| 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 | $225.80 | 12.255% | $253.4718 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 4.859% | $165.0376 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.77 | 9.770% | $85.3681 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.26 | 7.246% | $237.2925 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.82 | 11.395% | $244.8685 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.97 | 6.498% | $58.542 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.56 | 13.777% | $165.6138 | $165.61 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.57 | $1,210.1943 | $1,210.19 | $1,210.15 | $1,210.20 | |