| 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 | $203.58 | 11.270% | $226.5235 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.74 | 12.754% | $239.8729 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.39 | 7.435% | $105.7053 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.80 | 12.512% | $146.0406 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.65 | 6.498% | $263.7423 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.95 | 11.588% | $153.9356 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.62 | 12.338% | $142.2424 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.73 | $1,278.0626 | $1,278.06 | $1,278.05 | $1,277.90 | |