| 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 | $225.45 | 11.765% | $251.9742 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.46 | 7.523% | $54.2561 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 8.312% | $46.4117 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.52 | 4.229% | $170.4353 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 13.237% | $14.1207 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.37 | 8.529% | $23.1926 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 11.624% | $279.9865 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.95 | $840.3771 | $840.38 | $840.35 | $840.40 | |