| 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 | $226.28 | 11.730% | $252.8226 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.93 | 3.654% | $125.3488 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.90 | 9.491% | $23.9785 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.85 | 3.128% | $212.289 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.58 | 9.811% | $84.0933 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.72 | 9.241% | $179.9418 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.59 | 9.295% | $262.9528 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.85 | $1,141.4268 | $1,141.42 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.40 | |