| 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 | $232.42 | 7.749% | $250.4302 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.40 | 13.636% | $72.0452 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.69 | 4.337% | $212.524 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.38 | 7.768% | $31.6622 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.83 | 13.582% | $194.0321 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.59 | 4.387% | $246.9692 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 4.376% | $254.5731 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.21 | $1,262.2360 | $1,262.23 | $1,262.20 | $1,262.20 | |