| 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 | $226.95 | 11.192% | $252.3502 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.26 | 12.834% | $214.678 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.66 | 9.540% | $207.7536 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.32 | 3.350% | $148.1212 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.74 | 8.203% | $126.3162 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.74 | 9.327% | $270.8467 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.69 | 10.144% | $52.5277 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.36 | $1,272.5936 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.60 | |