| 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 | $171.53 | 5.841% | $181.5491 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.90 | 3.809% | $151.4573 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.76 | 10.225% | $120.983 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 3.756% | $236.9268 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.84 | 9.847% | $196.4504 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.78 | 4.359% | $93.6935 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.85 | 6.413% | $258.424 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.01 | $1,239.4841 | $1,239.48 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | |