| 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 | $210.65 | 6.499% | $224.3401 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.83 | 9.237% | $261.9831 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.50 | 8.811% | $29.923 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.53 | 12.664% | $138.0472 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.29 | 13.523% | $279.5958 | $279.60 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.52 | 12.120% | $194.5506 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.54 | 12.385% | $128.7258 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.86 | $1,257.1656 | $1,257.17 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.10 | |