| 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 | $206.38 | 11.674% | $230.4728 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.50 | 4.132% | $100.4874 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.54 | 12.160% | $243.9929 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 10.193% | $73.6971 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.71 | 13.310% | $280.6802 | $280.68 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.45 | 9.317% | $140.4177 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.83 | 3.751% | $208.3631 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.29 | $1,278.1112 | $1,278.11 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.20 | |