| 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 | $195.47 | 8.673% | $212.4231 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.62 | 9.179% | $86.9283 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.37 | 12.503% | $261.4232 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.79 | 10.257% | $60.4098 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.73 | 5.282% | $127.107 | $127.11 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.34 | 6.806% | $256.6975 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 4.226% | $249.6108 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.81 | $1,254.5997 | $1,254.60 | $1,254.55 | $1,254.50 | |