| 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 | $150.57 | 12.495% | $169.3837 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.29 | 13.366% | $60.4127 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.41 | 4.644% | $208.6706 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.76 | 7.852% | $249.9578 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.38 | 13.225% | $271.038 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.86 | 11.725% | $91.4581 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.50 | 6.484% | $214.5653 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.77 | $1,265.4862 | $1,265.49 | $1,265.45 | $1,265.60 | |