| 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 | $226.72 | 11.352% | $252.4573 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.28 | 12.647% | $48.7536 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.33 | 12.862% | $186.5947 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.96 | 12.216% | $280.4951 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.54 | 11.484% | $136.6125 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.51 | 7.795% | $49.0575 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.29 | 7.481% | $229.2462 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.63 | $1,183.2169 | $1,183.22 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.30 | |