| 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 | $225.40 | 9.356% | $246.4884 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 4.646% | $172.9694 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.44 | 5.648% | $136.7508 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.78 | 10.478% | $260.485 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.60 | 5.524% | $116.7095 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.87 | 6.470% | $254.3249 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.25 | 6.397% | $99.2152 | $99.22 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.63 | $1,286.9432 | $1,286.95 | $1,286.90 | $1,287.00 | |