| 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 | $236.41 | 6.827% | $252.5497 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.40 | 8.505% | $255.4208 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.47 | 12.424% | $260.2278 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.73 | 12.487% | $132.4309 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.48 | 7.832% | $27.4756 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.41 | 4.195% | $103.5802 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.45 | 12.540% | $239.0912 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.35 | $1,270.7762 | $1,270.78 | $1,270.85 | $1,270.70 | |