| 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 | $51.81 | 12.445% | $58.2578 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.73 | 6.293% | $239.9352 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.61 | 4.207% | $219.4704 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.53 | 8.861% | $182.3748 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.48 | 13.780% | $277.0315 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.52 | 10.800% | $135.7522 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.83 | 11.578% | $94.6516 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.51 | $1,207.4735 | $1,207.47 | $1,207.45 | $1,207.60 | |