| 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 | $203.52 | 12.133% | $228.2131 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.30 | 7.744% | $253.5216 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 12.365% | $199.7176 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 8.644% | $272.6095 | $272.61 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.58 | 9.543% | $114.5601 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.96 | 6.508% | $7.413 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.90 | 4.214% | $177.0596 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.92 | $1,253.0945 | $1,253.09 | $1,253.00 | $1,253.10 | |