| 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 | $51.25 | 4.147% | $53.3753 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.83 | 6.465% | $141.4175 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 8.789% | $186.0183 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.52 | 10.484% | $125.4214 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 12.614% | $282.4697 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.59 | 9.336% | $194.1698 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.60 | 5.618% | $245.6675 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.61 | $1,228.5395 | $1,228.55 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.60 | |