| 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 | $185.60 | 10.712% | $205.4815 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.92 | 7.537% | $259.0781 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.43 | 12.433% | $165.76 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.38 | 9.863% | $268.4832 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.71 | 10.262% | $18.4248 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.59 | 6.343% | $263.2946 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.37 | 4.594% | $206.4372 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.00 | $1,386.9594 | $1,386.95 | $1,387.00 | $1,387.00 | |