| 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 | $215.37 | 7.857% | $232.2916 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.26 | 12.532% | $280.4973 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.45 | 5.525% | $210.4696 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.66 | 6.617% | $113.7177 | $113.72 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.96 | 13.558% | $30.6152 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.37 | 9.333% | $27.7378 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 8.268% | $264.1523 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.05 | $1,159.4815 | $1,159.49 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.50 | |