| 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 | $224.86 | 12.232% | $252.3649 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.74 | 3.650% | $247.454 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.95 | 7.176% | $170.3563 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 7.866% | $119.3753 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.71 | 10.665% | $123.6239 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.43 | 8.224% | $238.5582 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.26 | 8.611% | $33.9518 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.62 | $1,185.6844 | $1,185.68 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.90 | |