| 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 | $230.69 | 12.793% | $260.2022 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 7.119% | $165.2418 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.86 | 11.107% | $258.7238 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.74 | 8.782% | $28.0005 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.62 | 10.108% | $179.0576 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.61 | 4.225% | $127.7903 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.34 | 4.686% | $250.5555 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.12 | $1,269.5717 | $1,269.57 | $1,269.55 | $1,269.60 | |