| 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 | $180.61 | 12.340% | $202.8973 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.44 | 12.520% | $252.5399 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.57 | 11.105% | $232.8427 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.99 | 7.830% | $28.025 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.82 | 7.154% | $72.6718 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.44 | 4.595% | $257.7639 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.86 | 4.420% | $206.6054 | $206.61 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.73 | $1,253.3460 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.30 | |