| 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 | $205.40 | 11.724% | $229.4811 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.90 | 6.482% | $259.7096 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.45 | 11.203% | $19.4049 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.41 | 9.338% | $176.4825 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.98 | 13.119% | $280.5125 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.78 | 5.306% | $226.1762 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.67 | 4.331% | $95.6402 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.59 | $1,287.4070 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.40 | |