| 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 | $165.48 | 7.632% | $178.1094 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.90 | 7.576% | $218.2717 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 11.608% | $39.9333 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.34 | 11.804% | $247.467 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.28 | 8.682% | $45.9507 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.26 | 13.550% | $273.9507 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.38 | 6.447% | $251.6194 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.42 | $1,255.3022 | $1,255.30 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.40 | |