| 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 | $231.45 | 9.526% | $253.4979 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.83 | 12.702% | $210.5611 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.26 | 9.486% | $234.5847 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.58 | 6.166% | $138.6316 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.63 | 4.703% | $10.0829 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.38 | 5.367% | $165.8266 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.80 | 5.442% | $125.2651 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.93 | $1,138.4499 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.50 | |