| 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 | $223.88 | 12.309% | $251.4374 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.98 | 4.209% | $154.2085 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.54 | 13.274% | $94.6291 | $94.63 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.62 | 6.319% | $250.5088 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.80 | 3.727% | $72.4014 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.25 | 6.811% | $57.945 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.56 | 12.650% | $277.7498 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.63 | $1,158.8800 | $1,158.89 | $1,158.90 | $1,158.70 | |