| 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 | $225.26 | 10.617% | $249.1759 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.74 | 9.258% | $242.2687 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.64 | 10.761% | $134.7297 | $134.73 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.64 | 10.269% | $176.0334 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.69 | 5.571% | $28.1769 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.96 | 12.552% | $204.7996 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.46 | 3.374% | $251.6743 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.39 | $1,286.8585 | $1,286.86 | $1,286.90 | $1,286.90 | |