| 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 | $149.51 | 11.303% | $166.4091 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.90 | 9.779% | $242.5018 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.43 | 5.157% | $254.9321 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.65 | 12.765% | $139.4339 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.35 | 5.858% | $24.7178 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.50 | 12.858% | $214.9945 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.82 | 11.407% | $234.8682 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.16 | $1,277.8574 | $1,277.85 | $1,277.85 | $1,277.80 | |