| 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 | $232.86 | 12.298% | $261.4971 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.97 | 12.155% | $60.5301 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.40 | 3.358% | $219.5324 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.78 | 12.848% | $220.9338 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.34 | 13.220% | $81.9033 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.94 | 11.356% | $241.5757 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.58 | 7.380% | $170.2832 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.87 | $1,256.2556 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.35 | $1,256.20 | |