| 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 | $224.53 | 12.487% | $252.5671 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.74 | 13.585% | $159.8595 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.43 | 6.250% | $112.0194 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.65 | 13.715% | $264.5579 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.31 | 5.711% | $81.7252 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.35 | 9.549% | $252.3461 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.31 | 3.614% | $56.2728 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.32 | $1,179.3480 | $1,179.36 | $1,179.30 | $1,179.40 | |