| 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 | $230.56 | 4.594% | $241.1519 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.67 | 12.434% | $281.8383 | $281.84 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.29 | 7.183% | $256.4782 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.39 | 9.461% | $13.5622 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.26 | 8.794% | $260.3005 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.88 | 5.206% | $50.3726 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.43 | 13.789% | $283.8239 | $283.82 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.48 | $1,387.5276 | $1,387.52 | $1,387.50 | $1,387.60 | |