| 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 | $250.38 | 13.619% | $284.4793 | $284.48 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.39 | 4.374% | $54.6815 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.66 | 11.259% | $188.762 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.34 | 5.145% | $247.4482 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.81 | 10.791% | $14.1923 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.63 | 8.152% | $261.3277 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.57 | 5.860% | $161.5106 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.78 | $1,212.4016 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.40 | |