| 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 | $223.45 | 13.167% | $252.8717 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 11.304% | $93.4842 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.83 | 12.499% | $267.5564 | $267.56 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.94 | 13.227% | $253.5605 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.56 | 5.451% | $239.9643 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.77 | 6.521% | $169.1234 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.57 | 4.303% | $256.1369 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,401.11 | $1,532.6974 | $1,532.69 | $1,532.65 | $1,532.80 | |