| 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 | $248.68 | 9.575% | $272.4911 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.69 | 5.533% | $161.1383 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.93 | 13.456% | $243.851 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.51 | 5.390% | $238.7189 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.32 | 5.251% | $206.6288 | $206.63 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.60 | 6.359% | $260.1541 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.30 | 10.655% | $150.8228 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.03 | $1,533.8050 | $1,533.80 | $1,533.80 | $1,533.80 | |