| 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 | $248.98 | 8.245% | $269.5084 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 7.868% | $182.0704 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.38 | 3.137% | $140.6582 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.63 | 6.159% | $43.1324 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.97 | 5.110% | $58.8301 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.46 | 6.441% | $150.5714 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.44 | 11.519% | $251.4084 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.65 | $1,096.1793 | $1,096.18 | $1,096.15 | $1,096.20 | |