| 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 | $233.62 | 11.504% | $260.4956 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.25 | 8.213% | $53.2949 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.31 | 8.236% | $175.6779 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.27 | 7.698% | $249.0732 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.58 | 10.614% | $110.1494 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.57 | 3.132% | $256.3552 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.58 | 6.208% | $175.8592 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.18 | $1,280.9054 | $1,280.91 | $1,280.90 | $1,281.00 | |