| 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 | $165.79 | 11.285% | $184.4994 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 12.485% | $279.694 | $279.69 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.29 | 7.464% | $31.4762 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.60 | 7.324% | $232.4638 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.72 | 13.674% | $250.9013 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.76 | 13.159% | $44.992 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.74 | 12.273% | $129.9448 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.55 | $1,153.9715 | $1,153.96 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.00 | |