| 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 | $85.37 | 12.710% | $96.2205 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 12.654% | $48.261 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.28 | 11.526% | $205.5201 | $205.52 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.49 | 12.453% | $262.5665 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.63 | 6.140% | $240.5451 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.54 | 13.594% | $180.0919 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.57 | 4.201% | $245.4663 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.72 | $1,278.6714 | $1,278.68 | $1,278.60 | $1,278.70 | |