| 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 | $249.31 | 7.695% | $268.4944 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.67 | 12.409% | $160.3739 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.70 | 7.352% | $110.2505 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 4.868% | $51.7628 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.86 | 5.614% | $181.5082 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.47 | 9.541% | $151.6814 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.91 | 6.491% | $265.0667 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.28 | $1,189.1379 | $1,189.13 | $1,189.10 | $1,189.30 | |