| 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 | $234.65 | 7.496% | $252.2394 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.45 | 13.587% | $142.4949 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.41 | 5.423% | $212.3325 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.69 | 12.801% | $188.028 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.38 | 12.727% | $194.3188 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.88 | 6.405% | $210.5542 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.86 | 7.487% | $79.3899 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.32 | $1,279.3577 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.30 | |