| 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 | $165.59 | 9.604% | $181.4933 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.53 | 9.205% | $141.4532 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.29 | 4.590% | $81.8835 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.52 | 6.465% | $256.0696 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.46 | 10.522% | $254.709 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.44 | 11.332% | $273.2533 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.92 | 7.832% | $268.4154 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.75 | $1,457.2773 | $1,457.27 | $1,457.25 | $1,457.40 | |