| 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 | $223.94 | 12.744% | $252.4789 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 7.800% | $269.0796 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.98 | 5.473% | $223.5817 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.49 | 8.208% | $239.6699 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.81 | 7.718% | $262.6273 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.52 | 8.820% | $163.7959 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.90 | 11.570% | $241.9953 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,518.25 | $1,653.2286 | $1,653.24 | $1,653.30 | $1,653.30 | |