| 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 | $161.94 | 6.512% | $172.4855 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.75 | 8.461% | $201.4663 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.99 | 11.405% | $249.5361 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.55 | 11.427% | $143.2394 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.25 | 7.631% | $97.137 | $97.14 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.28 | 4.446% | $192.4731 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.96 | 5.660% | $188.0325 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.72 | $1,244.3699 | $1,244.38 | $1,244.40 | $1,244.30 | |