| 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 | $224.76 | 12.238% | $252.2661 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.95 | 12.299% | $212.189 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.69 | 10.416% | $145.4068 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.25 | 9.378% | $224.4983 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.60 | 11.824% | $195.2447 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.29 | 13.585% | $119.5936 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.84 | 8.199% | $220.5528 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.38 | $1,369.7513 | $1,369.75 | $1,369.75 | $1,369.80 | |