| 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 | $224.74 | 12.339% | $252.4707 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 9.760% | $87.2482 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.63 | 6.697% | $29.4804 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.84 | 12.476% | $56.058 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.91 | 8.660% | $181.3644 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.42 | 9.843% | $171.8164 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.62 | 13.772% | $264.6564 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.65 | $1,043.0945 | $1,043.10 | $1,043.05 | $1,043.20 | |