| 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 | $227.98 | 10.369% | $251.6192 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.35 | 11.753% | $160.1979 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.46 | 11.561% | $160.0454 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.75 | 12.799% | $230.956 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.82 | 3.807% | $9.1558 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.93 | 8.807% | $48.887 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 10.696% | $130.4552 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.14 | $991.3165 | $991.34 | $991.30 | $991.40 | |