| 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 | $146.65 | 12.856% | $165.5033 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.57 | 13.730% | $74.5728 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.82 | 8.594% | $73.6485 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.86 | 11.527% | $222.8979 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.60 | 3.867% | $220.8212 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.26 | 10.423% | $234.3839 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.88 | 7.398% | $265.1442 | $265.14 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.64 | $1,256.9718 | $1,256.96 | $1,256.95 | $1,256.90 | |