| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $232.44 | 8.680% | $252.6158 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.63 | 6.336% | $182.5045 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.77 | 4.188% | $108.1159 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 10.548% | $79.0418 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 9.538% | $268.872 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.35 | 5.229% | $121.3817 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.33 | 12.689% | $164.8978 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.48 | $1,177.4295 | $1,177.43 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.40 | |