| 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 | $225.38 | 11.565% | $251.4452 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 4.144% | $146.3536 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.70 | 7.604% | $77.1521 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.77 | 9.434% | $179.2201 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.75 | 7.799% | $217.4845 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.39 | 7.524% | $158.4796 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.38 | 10.412% | $103.1027 | $103.10 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.90 | $1,133.2378 | $1,133.23 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.30 | |