| 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 | $226.38 | 11.477% | $252.3616 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.79 | 13.675% | $178.231 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.62 | 13.502% | $256.0832 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.97 | 5.490% | $238.3758 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.47 | 4.414% | $11.9763 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.91 | 8.422% | $126.7562 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.76 | 6.168% | $207.8345 | $207.83 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.90 | $1,271.6186 | $1,271.62 | $1,271.70 | $1,271.70 | |