| 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 | $151.77 | 12.859% | $171.2861 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.88 | 5.137% | $75.5725 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.27 | 8.295% | $142.1588 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.72 | 10.778% | $250.0481 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.77 | 10.536% | $150.0747 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.93 | 6.795% | $51.1868 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 11.755% | $50.0774 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.15 | $890.4044 | $890.41 | $890.40 | $890.50 | |