| 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 | $235.31 | 11.335% | $261.9824 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.34 | 5.771% | $185.4589 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.59 | 8.743% | $171.3681 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.76 | 11.598% | $157.0853 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.93 | 13.697% | $255.7387 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.99 | 4.600% | $70.0715 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.69 | 6.794% | $118.2103 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.61 | $1,219.9152 | $1,219.92 | $1,219.90 | $1,220.00 | |