| 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 | $221.57 | 13.607% | $251.719 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.30 | 11.632% | $59.4999 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.37 | 12.364% | $171.209 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.97 | 8.816% | $268.7429 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.92 | 6.406% | $149.9473 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.67 | 11.730% | $108.0094 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.50 | 12.668% | $197.7323 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.30 | $1,206.8598 | $1,206.86 | $1,206.85 | $1,206.70 | |