| 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 | $117.80 | 12.456% | $132.4732 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 4.556% | $91.3401 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.94 | 10.812% | $261.4498 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.71 | 10.149% | $81.1908 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.31 | 13.513% | $246.6751 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.58 | 4.685% | $241.3827 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.26 | 4.588% | $197.9432 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.96 | $1,252.4549 | $1,252.45 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.40 | |