| 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 | $162.92 | 6.380% | $173.3143 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.46 | 12.840% | $282.6191 | $282.62 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.92 | 8.529% | $142.0862 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.71 | 11.128% | $45.2402 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.39 | 4.512% | $15.0393 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.62 | 10.303% | $249.9687 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.82 | 5.711% | $207.0033 | $207.00 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.84 | $1,115.2711 | $1,115.27 | $1,115.25 | $1,115.20 | |