| 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 | $145.67 | 7.448% | $156.5195 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.82 | 10.312% | $272.2721 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.48 | 4.739% | $230.9285 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.79 | 7.763% | $181.8932 | $181.89 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.37 | 11.560% | $173.3308 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.62 | 8.234% | $242.0329 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.85 | 10.142% | $274.0884 | $274.09 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,409.60 | $1,531.0654 | $1,531.06 | $1,531.10 | $1,531.00 | |