| 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 | $226.60 | 11.353% | $252.3259 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.65 | 11.245% | $173.1528 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.91 | 13.646% | $86.2687 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.48 | 3.853% | $209.243 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.92 | 7.792% | $148.6667 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.59 | 12.466% | $232.3435 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.53 | 7.162% | $33.7882 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.68 | $1,135.7888 | $1,135.79 | $1,135.80 | $1,135.80 | |