| 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 | $218.51 | 12.497% | $245.8172 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.82 | 4.313% | $228.2577 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.81 | 12.333% | $70.5564 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.61 | 10.122% | $182.373 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.38 | 13.573% | $125.3619 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.27 | 10.657% | $52.3076 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.93 | 9.540% | $141.2299 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.33 | $1,045.9037 | $1,045.91 | $1,045.85 | $1,046.00 | |