| 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 | $226.25 | 12.125% | $253.6828 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.28 | 9.526% | $257.6928 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.35 | 11.796% | $261.9939 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.30 | 9.675% | $140.713 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.98 | 3.551% | $162.5544 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.56 | 10.662% | $152.2266 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.98 | 9.385% | $18.5736 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.70 | $1,247.4371 | $1,247.42 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.50 | |