| 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 | $230.97 | 12.337% | $259.4648 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.41 | 5.500% | $180.8376 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.30 | 8.120% | $180.8848 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.37 | 12.863% | $177.6125 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.72 | 3.207% | $131.816 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.30 | 4.584% | $238.7653 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.67 | 11.233% | $252.1318 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.74 | $1,421.5128 | $1,421.51 | $1,421.50 | $1,421.50 | |