| 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 | $236.44 | 9.597% | $259.1311 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.72 | 7.462% | $180.2353 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.80 | 9.651% | $266.2326 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.92 | 6.474% | $148.9784 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 10.235% | $181.2594 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.33 | 9.298% | $14.5694 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.90 | 12.280% | $180.6585 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.54 | $1,231.0647 | $1,231.07 | $1,231.10 | $1,231.10 | |