| 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 | $237.53 | 10.505% | $262.4825 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.93 | 3.635% | $156.4163 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.93 | 12.784% | $79.9977 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.45 | 3.175% | $221.2588 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.49 | 11.605% | $38.4926 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.44 | 11.481% | $274.7338 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.35 | 10.710% | $125.4898 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.12 | $1,158.8715 | $1,158.87 | $1,158.90 | $1,158.90 | |