| 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 | $225.52 | 12.479% | $253.6626 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.60 | 11.736% | $29.7218 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.64 | 11.703% | $162.6842 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 10.385% | $178.6692 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.55 | 4.129% | $136.9817 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.64 | 3.146% | $235.833 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.61 | 6.144% | $89.8084 | $89.81 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.42 | $1,087.3609 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.40 | |