| 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 | $150.99 | 11.576% | $168.4686 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.76 | 9.335% | $180.1403 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.28 | 11.162% | $88.1292 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.30 | 5.114% | $249.4355 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.84 | 9.383% | $197.8082 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.61 | 9.528% | $124.4348 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.58 | 11.529% | $248.2412 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.36 | $1,256.6578 | $1,256.66 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.50 | |