| 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 | $165.65 | 9.589% | $181.5342 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.34 | 9.510% | $250.0551 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.92 | 8.173% | $271.4277 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.38 | 9.176% | $137.9766 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 12.688% | $155.0587 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.60 | 4.849% | $192.5028 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.29 | 10.793% | $215.2597 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.78 | $1,403.8148 | $1,403.82 | $1,403.85 | $1,403.90 | |