| 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 | $231.69 | 12.598% | $260.8783 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.50 | 12.738% | $127.9576 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.34 | 5.534% | $176.6006 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.77 | 10.365% | $198.4032 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.50 | 4.646% | $220.2798 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.93 | 7.215% | $62.1096 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.54 | 7.304% | $224.8448 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.27 | $1,271.0739 | $1,271.07 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.10 | |