| 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 | $212.84 | 9.584% | $233.2386 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.47 | 7.185% | $165.5687 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.68 | 12.807% | $270.3758 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.75 | 13.683% | $211.1662 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.59 | 9.716% | $202.5248 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.85 | 4.581% | $225.7381 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.27 | 12.567% | $260.3337 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,424.45 | $1,568.9459 | $1,568.95 | $1,568.95 | $1,568.90 | |