| 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 | $226.88 | 12.747% | $255.8004 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.74 | 10.827% | $247.9643 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.99 | 4.818% | $240.0227 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.52 | 10.355% | $32.5768 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 12.326% | $279.5233 | $279.52 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.35 | 5.374% | $15.1212 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 4.821% | $105.2403 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.73 | $1,176.2490 | $1,176.24 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.20 | |