| 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 | $225.25 | 12.454% | $253.3026 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.35 | 12.591% | $245.8424 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 10.334% | $274.2793 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.79 | 7.461% | $13.7443 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.38 | 3.375% | $178.1978 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.44 | 8.543% | $201.2821 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.57 | 10.304% | $46.9564 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.37 | $1,213.6049 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.65 | $1,213.60 | |