| 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 | $200.62 | 11.429% | $223.5489 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.45 | 12.710% | $47.8454 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.84 | 13.176% | $66.5928 | $66.59 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 12.725% | $260.7667 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.48 | 13.599% | $267.5029 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.73 | 8.378% | $235.9714 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.83 | 6.666% | $175.8176 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.28 | $1,278.0457 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | |