| 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 | $226.36 | 11.309% | $251.9591 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.94 | 10.479% | $8.772 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.87 | 6.509% | $62.7018 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.78 | 13.222% | $193.3605 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.30 | 10.280% | $158.0312 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.91 | 3.516% | $19.5749 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.42 | 12.195% | $20.6663 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.58 | $715.0658 | $715.06 | $715.00 | $715.20 | |