| 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 | $250.60 | 12.219% | $281.2208 | $281.22 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.48 | 5.647% | $229.7611 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.75 | 7.552% | $235.27 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.55 | 11.581% | $15.1192 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.25 | 3.506% | $220.7265 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.30 | 13.854% | $190.4777 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.37 | 4.448% | $58.8773 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.30 | $1,231.4526 | $1,231.46 | $1,231.45 | $1,231.50 | |