| 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 | $231.68 | 11.703% | $258.7935 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.29 | 3.817% | $250.5 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.31 | 4.740% | $238.0845 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.61 | 7.184% | $87.4729 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.49 | 4.542% | $45.4653 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.63 | 13.711% | $277.0341 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.77 | 12.387% | $55.935 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.78 | $1,213.2853 | $1,213.28 | $1,213.30 | $1,213.30 | |