| 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 | $222.94 | 12.528% | $250.8699 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.26 | 6.434% | $85.4239 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.90 | 3.777% | $160.7506 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.36 | 6.676% | $111.3271 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.97 | 13.467% | $220.0919 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.52 | 10.199% | $161.4636 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.86 | 8.515% | $261.3692 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.81 | $1,251.2962 | $1,251.29 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.40 | |