| 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 | $226.72 | 11.356% | $252.4663 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.50 | 6.199% | $62.1264 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.83 | 12.570% | $194.5547 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.83 | 10.145% | $234.4216 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.57 | 8.534% | $230.7107 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.58 | 9.868% | $194.0049 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 12.358% | $271.2772 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.47 | $1,439.5618 | $1,439.56 | $1,439.55 | $1,439.60 | |