| 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 | $130.82 | 11.666% | $146.0815 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.88 | 4.497% | $214.0935 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.48 | 12.871% | $230.7986 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.59 | 12.375% | $244.5168 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.30 | 7.594% | $198.2957 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.34 | 13.708% | $189.1419 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.77 | 5.495% | $50.395 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.18 | $1,273.3230 | $1,273.33 | $1,273.35 | $1,273.30 | |