| 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 | $235.62 | 11.813% | $263.4538 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.32 | 12.247% | $54.2378 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.41 | 12.325% | $226.2338 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.77 | 8.770% | $50.8717 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.51 | 11.145% | $189.5133 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 12.270% | $253.5506 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.32 | 3.839% | $213.2022 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.79 | $1,251.0632 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.10 | |