| 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 | $152.54 | 12.169% | $171.1026 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 4.269% | $249.7347 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 8.499% | $62.8643 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 10.429% | $240.4591 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.34 | 10.303% | $65.4538 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.42 | 12.646% | $221.2593 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.65 | 3.270% | $235.0942 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.15 | $1,245.9680 | $1,245.95 | $1,245.95 | $1,246.10 | |