| 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 | $230.84 | 9.276% | $252.2527 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.73 | 4.861% | $55.2932 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.40 | 9.778% | $165.1061 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.41 | 10.117% | $178.841 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.55 | 11.572% | $24.0438 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.74 | 4.180% | $256.0119 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.59 | 4.299% | $209.2134 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.26 | $1,140.7621 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.70 | |