| 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 | $179.42 | 10.615% | $198.4654 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.48 | 9.297% | $161.1912 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.31 | 9.593% | $55.1362 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.38 | 13.608% | $284.4517 | $284.45 | $284.45 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 8.838% | $240.9782 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.41 | 11.757% | $217.2668 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.86 | 4.185% | $104.0391 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.27 | $1,261.5286 | $1,261.54 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.60 | |