| 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 | $212.82 | 6.314% | $226.2575 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.26 | 7.751% | $128.5038 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.78 | 13.287% | $279.5697 | $279.57 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.75 | 8.486% | $232.9737 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.44 | 4.629% | $253.6625 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.50 | 3.225% | $51.0964 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.79 | 7.318% | $80.2631 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.34 | $1,252.3267 | $1,252.32 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.50 | |