| 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 | $245.39 | 9.825% | $269.4996 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.29 | 3.669% | $160.9876 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.78 | 13.617% | $215.6223 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.72 | 12.374% | $252.5269 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.57 | 9.538% | $152.8822 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.89 | 6.113% | $261.9824 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.55 | 13.107% | $17.5881 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.19 | $1,331.0891 | $1,331.09 | $1,331.15 | $1,331.10 | |