| 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 | $226.73 | 12.213% | $254.4205 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.42 | 8.392% | $197.7287 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 9.520% | $124.5242 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.80 | 12.682% | $82.0325 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.83 | 12.517% | $233.8441 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.79 | 13.530% | $58.7972 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.47 | 6.607% | $206.2526 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.74 | $1,157.5998 | $1,157.59 | $1,157.60 | $1,157.50 | |