| 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 | $243.64 | 7.611% | $262.1834 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.69 | 5.340% | $253.5428 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.75 | 5.461% | $129.4534 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.37 | 13.580% | $228.716 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.29 | 7.305% | $163.4148 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 7.425% | $18.0367 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.81 | 4.468% | $228.5864 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.34 | $1,283.9335 | $1,283.93 | $1,283.95 | $1,283.90 | |