| 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 | $181.49 | 3.851% | $188.4792 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.91 | 9.342% | $260.1356 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.76 | 7.300% | $254.0435 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.63 | 10.244% | $242.1289 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.28 | 8.311% | $156.2711 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.81 | 12.145% | $46.8878 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.74 | 8.406% | $151.4865 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.62 | $1,299.4326 | $1,299.44 | $1,299.50 | $1,299.40 | |