| 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 | $230.55 | 13.800% | $262.3659 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.30 | 5.557% | $7.7057 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.77 | 8.313% | $175.2179 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.67 | 10.568% | $252.8358 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.94 | 3.129% | $33.9707 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 6.782% | $247.4459 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 12.678% | $273.0188 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.26 | $1,252.5607 | $1,252.58 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.50 | |