| 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 | $162.50 | 6.526% | $173.1048 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.43 | 13.609% | $50.4765 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.69 | 12.668% | $254.2804 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.94 | 4.135% | $246.7375 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.94 | 7.598% | $252.7907 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.98 | 12.185% | $104.3096 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.81 | 13.408% | $217.5279 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.29 | $1,299.2274 | $1,299.23 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.20 | |