| 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 | $223.48 | 12.550% | $251.5267 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.91 | 11.734% | $31.185 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.36 | 12.706% | $12.8034 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.72 | 13.472% | $161.9472 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.95 | 6.428% | $20.1681 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.79 | 9.513% | $128.9954 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.45 | 6.113% | $40.8004 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.66 | $647.4262 | $647.44 | $647.45 | $647.40 | |