| 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 | $184.25 | 12.618% | $207.4987 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 3.285% | $55.2678 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.70 | 6.538% | $242.587 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.65 | 9.516% | $261.3599 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.74 | 12.462% | $113.2942 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.74 | 13.623% | $247.4027 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 3.521% | $252.5498 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.55 | $1,379.9601 | $1,379.96 | $1,379.95 | $1,380.00 | |