| 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 | $235.28 | 6.153% | $249.7568 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.72 | 5.194% | $172.2236 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.93 | 13.819% | $250.3221 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.99 | 11.382% | $211.6147 | $211.61 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.94 | 7.148% | $19.2224 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.51 | 11.265% | $95.1427 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.36 | 9.439% | $261.9532 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.73 | $1,260.2355 | $1,260.22 | $1,260.15 | $1,260.20 | |