| 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 | $52.48 | 13.354% | $59.4882 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.88 | 5.500% | $256.2384 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.88 | 11.159% | $269.983 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.26 | 3.494% | $134.8113 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.78 | 12.787% | $267.0571 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.86 | 13.204% | $268.135 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 7.352% | $262.9373 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,387.07 | $1,518.6503 | $1,518.66 | $1,518.70 | $1,518.60 | |