| 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 | $225.94 | 11.687% | $252.3456 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.43 | 11.374% | $55.0522 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.76 | 6.776% | $171.6531 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.97 | 6.628% | $10.6308 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.35 | 4.569% | $246.1031 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.83 | 7.114% | $221.5439 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.68 | 9.691% | $251.9383 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.96 | $1,209.2670 | $1,209.26 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.20 | |