| 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 | $230.49 | 8.705% | $250.5542 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.48 | 4.436% | $232.3492 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.80 | 10.625% | $176.7788 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.79 | 3.431% | $116.6598 | $116.66 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.65 | 12.254% | $111.8611 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.52 | 9.765% | $147.6559 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.56 | 4.594% | $225.4628 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.29 | $1,261.3218 | $1,261.32 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.50 | |