| 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 | $228.71 | 9.496% | $250.4283 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.36 | 5.506% | $213.5019 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.51 | 11.535% | $135.5262 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.95 | 9.410% | $254.8706 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.55 | 3.856% | $59.7691 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.39 | 11.679% | $268.4651 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.35 | 12.578% | $73.5697 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.82 | $1,256.1309 | $1,256.14 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.20 | |