| 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 | $234.68 | 7.712% | $252.7785 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.58 | 3.484% | $230.3347 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 9.208% | $240.9128 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.56 | 12.806% | $57.0347 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.33 | 6.568% | $176.1889 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.57 | 10.162% | $186.8017 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 10.277% | $215.8121 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.02 | $1,359.8634 | $1,359.85 | $1,359.90 | $1,359.80 | |