| 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 | $220.56 | 12.497% | $248.1234 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.57 | 12.692% | $68.2575 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.41 | 9.585% | $101.2675 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.78 | 13.174% | $158.1946 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.63 | 7.545% | $252.3328 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.70 | 8.233% | $259.4345 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.95 | 7.318% | $53.6053 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.60 | $1,141.2156 | $1,141.21 | $1,141.20 | $1,141.20 | |