| 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 | $225.26 | 12.491% | $253.3972 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.47 | 13.429% | $185.4224 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.49 | 12.473% | $161.3875 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 5.338% | $42.4407 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.33 | 12.148% | $204.4794 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.89 | 7.492% | $68.6766 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.55 | 11.804% | $233.1672 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.28 | $1,148.9710 | $1,148.98 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.00 | |