| 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 | $232.55 | 8.750% | $252.8981 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.44 | 5.497% | $166.0945 | $166.09 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.49 | 3.834% | $59.6942 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.91 | 4.118% | $225.8424 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.51 | 5.379% | $187.0583 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.31 | 10.748% | $75.652 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.71 | 8.197% | $245.2934 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.92 | $1,212.5329 | $1,212.52 | $1,212.55 | $1,212.60 | |