| 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 | $236.50 | 5.774% | $250.1555 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.87 | 12.188% | $220.8645 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.85 | 10.480% | $154.5063 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.29 | 9.277% | $76.8108 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 9.797% | $143.6255 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.68 | 5.312% | $27.0441 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.31 | 10.816% | $182.0818 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.31 | $1,055.0885 | $1,055.09 | $1,055.10 | $1,055.10 | |