| 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 | $231.42 | 8.372% | $250.7945 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.30 | 7.518% | $246.5388 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.34 | 5.423% | $152.1676 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.62 | 10.252% | $70.1423 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.99 | 5.216% | $230.4125 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 6.259% | $191.7975 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.97 | 6.258% | $131.728 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.14 | $1,273.5812 | $1,273.58 | $1,273.60 | $1,273.50 | |