| 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 | $235.36 | 7.273% | $252.4777 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.27 | 12.287% | $84.5184 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.30 | 13.713% | $99.2714 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.66 | 9.439% | $229.4498 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.42 | 11.641% | $237.1478 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.74 | 4.131% | $196.5368 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.73 | 12.220% | $96.2062 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.48 | $1,195.6081 | $1,195.62 | $1,195.60 | $1,195.50 | |