| 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 | $227.52 | 12.732% | $256.4878 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.26 | 7.182% | $265.0182 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.45 | 5.133% | $131.8893 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.26 | 12.237% | $231.5 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.35 | 10.843% | $96.8214 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.80 | 4.478% | $29.0449 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.72 | 3.146% | $167.8392 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.36 | $1,178.6008 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.50 | |