| 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 | $235.63 | 6.201% | $250.2414 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.30 | 12.825% | $238.3992 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.45 | 7.276% | $42.3204 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.58 | 12.200% | $220.5628 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.28 | 13.592% | $159.3469 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 11.700% | $137.1118 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.95 | 4.773% | $204.255 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.94 | $1,252.2375 | $1,252.24 | $1,252.20 | $1,252.20 | |