| 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 | $220.54 | 12.528% | $248.1693 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.44 | 5.802% | $186.677 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.75 | 13.705% | $246.4556 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.50 | 9.500% | $29.0175 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 8.813% | $199.661 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.40 | 7.288% | $72.3121 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.47 | 13.130% | $272.0437 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.59 | $1,254.3362 | $1,254.34 | $1,254.30 | $1,254.40 | |