| 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 | $232.27 | 12.604% | $261.5453 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.65 | 8.516% | $223.1632 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.55 | 10.153% | $34.7533 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.87 | 11.347% | $140.1525 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.62 | 11.398% | $184.4974 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.97 | 8.357% | $230.7679 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.57 | 12.499% | $143.515 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.50 | $1,218.3946 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.50 | |