| 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 | $184.72 | 11.168% | $205.3495 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.67 | 3.805% | $152.2508 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.81 | 6.189% | $130.4107 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.70 | 4.124% | $247.5027 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.70 | 12.636% | $30.0738 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.86 | 12.245% | $270.3533 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.69 | 13.195% | $240.7544 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.15 | $1,276.6952 | $1,276.68 | $1,276.65 | $1,276.80 | |