| 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 | $217.65 | 12.162% | $244.1206 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.87 | 11.680% | $34.4756 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.54 | 10.771% | $227.6787 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.50 | 6.656% | $253.308 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.78 | 4.327% | $58.1936 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.72 | 6.433% | $251.9482 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.35 | 3.677% | $188.0182 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.41 | $1,257.7429 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.70 | |