| 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 | $228.99 | 12.324% | $257.2107 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 5.600% | $132.3696 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.96 | 3.591% | $212.3201 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.36 | 3.742% | $50.1696 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.94 | 3.238% | $259.0654 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.50 | 9.618% | $7.1252 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.79 | 13.180% | $206.8817 | $206.88 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.89 | $1,125.1423 | $1,125.15 | $1,125.10 | $1,125.20 | |