| 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 | $226.25 | 11.548% | $252.3774 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.28 | 13.278% | $204.2176 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.92 | 7.241% | $206.8893 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 3.872% | $51.6036 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.65 | 10.555% | $249.4674 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.93 | 4.393% | $187.8343 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.34 | 6.703% | $197.7633 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.05 | $1,350.1529 | $1,350.15 | $1,350.15 | $1,350.20 | |