| 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 | $229.29 | 9.194% | $250.3709 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.90 | 4.534% | $229.8703 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.54 | 3.618% | $205.7232 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.31 | 12.206% | $258.4216 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.50 | 12.687% | $261.9973 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 7.124% | $211.6663 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.96 | 10.225% | $182.9294 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,474.09 | $1,600.9790 | $1,600.98 | $1,600.90 | $1,601.00 | |