| 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 | $45.80 | 12.489% | $51.52 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.33 | 10.199% | $103.9507 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.76 | 6.527% | $220.2552 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.89 | 3.412% | $153.9701 | $153.97 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.63 | 12.500% | $179.5838 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.58 | 5.365% | $195.5364 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.40 | 5.795% | $245.8676 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.39 | $1,150.6838 | $1,150.69 | $1,150.65 | $1,150.80 | |