| 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 | $228.98 | 12.434% | $257.4514 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 8.344% | $17.9526 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.79 | 5.560% | $264.7339 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.94 | 6.232% | $32.8682 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.70 | 12.288% | $128.7943 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.28 | 13.110% | $138.3109 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.82 | 3.114% | $246.2569 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.08 | $1,086.3682 | $1,086.36 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.50 | |