| 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 | $201.88 | 12.623% | $227.3633 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.82 | 12.223% | $171.4992 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 7.748% | $249.512 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.26 | 8.232% | $173.4526 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.75 | 5.415% | $108.3139 | $108.31 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.82 | 13.541% | $167.8363 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.94 | 4.530% | $161.9588 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.04 | $1,259.9361 | $1,259.93 | $1,259.90 | $1,260.00 | |