| 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 | $116.32 | 12.846% | $131.2625 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.88 | 10.805% | $180.4792 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.83 | 3.543% | $75.4104 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.82 | 12.791% | $59.5762 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.62 | 3.592% | $161.2099 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.48 | 9.252% | $252.8965 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.55 | 11.165% | $268.5191 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.50 | $1,129.3538 | $1,129.36 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.40 | |