| 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 | $225.57 | 11.375% | $251.2286 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 13.828% | $180.4401 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.57 | 11.609% | $276.3104 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.87 | 9.572% | $146.684 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.31 | 13.304% | $191.835 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.99 | 11.801% | $124.0879 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.71 | 4.255% | $17.421 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.54 | $1,188.0070 | $1,188.01 | $1,188.05 | $1,187.90 | |