| 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 | $159.70 | 9.267% | $174.4994 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.67 | 13.774% | $261.3047 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.83 | 7.852% | $270.5252 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.71 | 13.317% | $58.5962 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.83 | 4.672% | $206.0259 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.80 | 12.481% | $16.6472 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 3.105% | $254.2363 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.12 | $1,241.8349 | $1,241.85 | $1,241.90 | $1,241.70 | |