| 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 | $226.42 | 13.721% | $257.4871 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.48 | 5.813% | $233.2965 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.46 | 11.517% | $268.1538 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.48 | 7.490% | $215.496 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.26 | 6.268% | $231.9405 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.98 | 4.271% | $101.122 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.97 | 6.604% | $241.9591 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,430.05 | $1,549.4550 | $1,549.46 | $1,549.45 | $1,549.50 | |