| 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 | $202.91 | 12.846% | $228.9758 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.40 | 8.616% | $202.4602 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.95 | 11.406% | $256.1781 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.83 | 3.209% | $114.3865 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.33 | 10.192% | $151.3267 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.98 | 7.808% | $42.0236 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 12.800% | $274.0927 | $274.09 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.39 | $1,269.4436 | $1,269.45 | $1,269.50 | $1,269.50 | |