| 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 | $54.50 | 12.780% | $61.4651 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.50 | 3.856% | $213.4241 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 10.579% | $159.0458 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.30 | 11.852% | $88.6986 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.78 | 7.720% | $164.5746 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.46 | 12.747% | $240.6697 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.99 | 12.105% | $274.646 | $274.65 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.36 | $1,202.5239 | $1,202.53 | $1,202.45 | $1,202.50 | |