| 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 | $228.92 | 9.852% | $251.4732 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 7.386% | $268.1428 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.41 | 7.411% | $160.4828 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.69 | 10.564% | $178.7709 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.53 | 7.669% | $172.841 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.45 | 3.212% | $96.4516 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.57 | 5.346% | $5.8678 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.27 | $1,134.0301 | $1,134.02 | $1,134.00 | $1,134.10 | |