| 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 | $229.66 | 9.581% | $251.6637 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.97 | 8.425% | $251.5135 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.71 | 12.755% | $230.8208 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.35 | 13.418% | $150.1087 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.62 | 13.226% | $205.6411 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.74 | 5.409% | $110.4054 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.76 | 12.806% | $214.0607 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.81 | $1,414.2139 | $1,414.21 | $1,414.15 | $1,414.20 | |