| 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 | $231.68 | 8.856% | $252.1976 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.79 | 5.751% | $159.4619 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.71 | 12.363% | $254.7382 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.37 | 12.148% | $248.262 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.81 | 13.572% | $98.5919 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.29 | 4.228% | $130.5873 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.55 | 13.383% | $31.237 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.20 | $1,175.0759 | $1,175.08 | $1,175.10 | $1,175.10 | |