| 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 | $225.82 | 10.370% | $249.2375 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.29 | 11.813% | $130.0273 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.75 | 5.537% | $220.3085 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.81 | 3.687% | $196.8083 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.78 | 11.469% | $168.073 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.75 | 11.443% | $134.5674 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.55 | 3.580% | $162.1545 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.75 | $1,261.1765 | $1,261.18 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.20 | |