| 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 | $222.95 | 12.692% | $251.2468 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.52 | 4.861% | $145.2535 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.58 | 6.275% | $188.7231 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.90 | 7.427% | $170.7015 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.41 | 3.470% | $7.6671 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.61 | 4.221% | $43.3664 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.98 | 10.718% | $42.0507 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.95 | $849.0091 | $849.01 | $848.95 | $849.10 | |