| 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 | $228.50 | 10.275% | $251.9784 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.60 | 5.716% | $208.8948 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.70 | 11.652% | $45.4424 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.36 | 11.356% | $265.4282 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.54 | 13.261% | $203.3488 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.27 | 13.683% | $9.4016 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.40 | 3.588% | $222.0927 | $222.09 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.37 | $1,206.5869 | $1,206.58 | $1,206.65 | $1,206.50 | |