| 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 | $236.80 | 5.387% | $249.5564 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 6.462% | $211.6571 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.68 | 12.633% | $194.4947 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.81 | 8.445% | $70.2832 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.74 | 13.180% | $160.4213 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.75 | 7.575% | $18.0188 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.94 | 6.354% | $260.5035 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.53 | $1,164.9350 | $1,164.93 | $1,164.90 | $1,165.00 | |