| 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 | $225.58 | 12.338% | $253.4121 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.78 | 10.435% | $9.6962 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.85 | 8.515% | $241.8257 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.96 | 13.133% | $174.1796 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.44 | 3.387% | $208.2628 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.31 | 8.145% | $27.3715 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.79 | 13.855% | $260.4889 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.71 | $1,175.2368 | $1,175.24 | $1,175.25 | $1,175.30 | |