| 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 | $234.80 | 7.482% | $252.3677 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.57 | 12.152% | $80.2672 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.94 | 6.768% | $197.4567 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.35 | 7.728% | $205.0602 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.47 | 11.185% | $93.918 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.55 | 8.452% | $247.867 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.59 | 12.486% | $265.0058 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.27 | $1,341.9426 | $1,341.96 | $1,341.85 | $1,342.10 | |