| 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 | $212.53 | 6.180% | $225.6644 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.51 | 4.643% | $240.1661 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.25 | 12.328% | $239.5395 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.72 | 5.200% | $171.1814 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.32 | 6.726% | $160.4305 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.70 | 3.333% | $113.3563 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.82 | 4.281% | $100.9649 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.85 | $1,251.3031 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.40 | |