| 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 | $223.87 | 12.605% | $252.0888 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.28 | 7.623% | $100.3907 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 10.342% | $52.3131 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.77 | 12.672% | $280.2941 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.46 | 13.441% | $68.5864 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.73 | 4.264% | $252.0374 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.90 | 9.661% | $237.8547 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.42 | $1,243.5652 | $1,243.56 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.60 | |