| 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 | $246.37 | 7.482% | $264.8034 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.52 | 6.534% | $15.4687 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.66 | 9.133% | $18.1816 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.76 | 5.514% | $213.9402 | $213.94 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.74 | 6.622% | $250.2845 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 12.752% | $177.3138 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.70 | 12.407% | $281.8043 | $281.80 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.01 | $1,221.7965 | $1,221.78 | $1,221.80 | $1,221.80 | |