| 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 | $240.96 | 7.827% | $259.8199 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.46 | 12.709% | $181.98 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.76 | 5.376% | $231.5743 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.87 | 12.404% | $47.0636 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.69 | 10.561% | $256.1588 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.30 | 10.411% | $216.7368 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.69 | 4.444% | $79.0537 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.73 | $1,272.3871 | $1,272.38 | $1,272.35 | $1,272.50 | |