| 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 | $232.88 | 12.238% | $261.3799 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.93 | 3.423% | $257.4509 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.49 | 4.500% | $126.9571 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.98 | 12.238% | $80.7889 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.76 | 9.178% | $85.9886 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.33 | 5.331% | $223.6493 | $223.65 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.28 | 9.567% | $267.6503 | $267.65 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.65 | $1,303.8650 | $1,303.87 | $1,303.90 | $1,304.00 | |