| 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 | $226.50 | 11.416% | $252.3572 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.48 | 10.395% | $32.5444 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.79 | 9.303% | $198.7019 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.60 | 13.836% | $91.7518 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 6.746% | $263.3317 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.66 | 6.120% | $188.5328 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.38 | 8.677% | $250.3701 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.10 | $1,277.5899 | $1,277.58 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.60 | |