| 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 | $231.33 | 8.734% | $251.5344 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.49 | 11.350% | $41.7451 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.85 | 10.213% | $14.1624 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.41 | 11.495% | $142.0558 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 8.866% | $149.7996 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.44 | 11.870% | $216.4013 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.44 | 4.718% | $16.1685 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.56 | $831.8671 | $831.87 | $831.85 | $831.90 | |