| 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 | $203.72 | 12.582% | $229.3521 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.49 | 11.850% | $183.9821 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.96 | 8.157% | $253.0441 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.40 | 12.350% | $250.9899 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.43 | 12.291% | $181.2714 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.48 | 6.662% | $41.0435 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.89 | 10.782% | $119.5227 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.37 | $1,259.2058 | $1,259.19 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.20 | |