| 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 | $229.63 | 9.307% | $251.0017 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.66 | 13.110% | $211.1311 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.41 | 5.112% | $129.7187 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.36 | 8.241% | $52.3453 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 3.306% | $165.1656 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.25 | 6.405% | $231.1649 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.53 | 8.426% | $8.1645 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.72 | $1,048.6918 | $1,048.69 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.70 | |