| 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 | $237.86 | 6.225% | $252.6668 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 13.435% | $191.4329 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.75 | 3.459% | $53.54 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 8.319% | $222.0323 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 9.463% | $19.2874 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.54 | 12.209% | $248.5878 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.39 | 7.616% | $257.6219 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.90 | $1,245.1691 | $1,245.17 | $1,245.20 | $1,245.10 | |