| 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 | $237.62 | 6.162% | $252.2621 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 6.271% | $79.2357 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.73 | 10.660% | $227.6608 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.82 | 9.212% | $226.9644 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 13.792% | $227.0719 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.51 | 12.651% | $27.6108 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.40 | 4.214% | $219.2663 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.19 | $1,260.0720 | $1,260.07 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.20 | |