| 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 | $180.30 | 11.214% | $200.5188 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.78 | 5.210% | $240.6994 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.34 | 13.279% | $228.0759 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.58 | 13.419% | $277.4002 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.50 | 10.781% | $86.9631 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.98 | 12.280% | $79.6963 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.76 | 13.437% | $259.4985 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.24 | $1,372.8522 | $1,372.86 | $1,372.85 | $1,372.90 | |