| 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 | $153.55 | 11.526% | $171.2482 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.57 | 10.317% | $251.0484 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.67 | 11.362% | $237.9472 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.54 | 12.612% | $31.0133 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.51 | 12.412% | $93.8753 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.70 | 8.149% | $248.4183 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 8.649% | $264.4951 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.98 | $1,298.0458 | $1,298.06 | $1,298.05 | $1,297.90 | |