| 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 | $51.80 | 10.475% | $57.2261 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.88 | 12.379% | $280.8126 | $280.81 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.81 | 10.811% | $120.5734 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.45 | 11.148% | $181.6714 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.69 | 10.130% | $219.9186 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.41 | 12.421% | $242.1661 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.89 | 10.673% | $132.6859 | $132.69 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.93 | $1,235.0541 | $1,235.06 | $1,235.00 | $1,235.10 | |