| 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 | $184.87 | 9.523% | $202.4752 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.30 | 8.247% | $256.8701 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.70 | 9.276% | $214.9459 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.42 | 12.547% | $181.6734 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.64 | 12.590% | $113.3106 | $113.31 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.43 | 12.348% | $261.1305 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.60 | 9.358% | $57.5223 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.96 | $1,287.9280 | $1,287.93 | $1,287.90 | $1,287.90 | |