| 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 | $235.26 | 7.190% | $252.1752 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 7.265% | $132.2256 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.63 | 9.684% | $155.3454 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.37 | 9.651% | $270.1472 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 13.163% | $267.7776 | $267.78 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.77 | 4.408% | $117.7409 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.47 | 11.575% | $63.0064 | $63.01 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.40 | $1,258.4183 | $1,258.44 | $1,258.50 | $1,258.30 | |