| 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 | $227.98 | 10.223% | $251.2864 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.48 | 10.202% | $139.3835 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 13.212% | $283.0187 | $283.02 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.86 | 9.281% | $120.0561 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.35 | 7.283% | $246.0536 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.67 | 11.748% | $109.1443 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.68 | 5.710% | $163.5122 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.01 | $1,312.4548 | $1,312.45 | $1,312.45 | $1,312.50 | |