| 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 | $233.38 | 8.255% | $252.6455 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.99 | 12.825% | $194.0477 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.77 | 10.471% | $195.2796 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.87 | 7.863% | $120.6663 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.44 | 9.647% | $200.04 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.79 | 10.608% | $269.6512 | $269.65 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.72 | 13.793% | $179.4743 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.96 | $1,411.8046 | $1,411.81 | $1,411.80 | $1,411.80 | |