| 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 | $235.66 | 7.102% | $252.3966 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.26 | 9.618% | $69.3443 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.74 | 8.251% | $201.0654 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.42 | 3.851% | $205.0226 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.34 | 5.284% | $57.2113 | $57.21 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.46 | 11.721% | $181.5019 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.37 | 6.732% | $264.0229 | $264.02 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.25 | $1,230.5650 | $1,230.56 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.50 | |