| 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 | $212.48 | 13.210% | $240.5486 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.72 | 9.576% | $50.0981 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.30 | 12.725% | $197.6069 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.72 | 8.435% | $210.0603 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.94 | 7.471% | $262.1648 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.43 | 13.144% | $279.9522 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.58 | 13.667% | $47.2627 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.17 | $1,287.6936 | $1,287.69 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.80 | |