| 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 | $228.48 | 9.186% | $249.4682 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.78 | 8.627% | $161.6153 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.29 | 11.704% | $42.7715 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.44 | 9.219% | $218.9186 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.32 | 12.348% | $167.758 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.27 | 3.708% | $252.2905 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.44 | 9.369% | $38.7604 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.02 | $1,131.5825 | $1,131.59 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.70 | |