| 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 | $228.73 | 11.844% | $255.8208 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.28 | 8.635% | $81.7804 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.60 | 12.757% | $150.6434 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.72 | 12.335% | $277.1529 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.62 | 10.232% | $206.8173 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.34 | 11.262% | $229.578 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.92 | 12.289% | $67.2836 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.21 | $1,269.0764 | $1,269.07 | $1,269.10 | $1,269.10 | |