| 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 | $115.69 | 12.799% | $130.4972 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 5.415% | $175.8744 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.90 | 9.244% | $57.7901 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.81 | 5.768% | $18.8373 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.71 | 11.695% | $41.0032 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.36 | 5.399% | $248.0671 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.28 | 9.724% | $248.2835 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.59 | $920.3528 | $920.35 | $920.35 | $920.40 | |