| 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 | $208.97 | 9.862% | $229.5786 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.45 | 7.458% | $202.5046 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.89 | 4.198% | $150.9725 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.39 | 10.665% | $165.3224 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.74 | 7.858% | $54.7271 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.83 | 10.251% | $86.9109 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.93 | 13.558% | $247.4769 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.20 | $1,137.4930 | $1,137.49 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.50 | |