| 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 | $223.70 | 12.138% | $250.8527 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.45 | 5.870% | $254.5644 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.98 | 7.787% | $250.0443 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.76 | 10.849% | $132.7528 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.56 | 13.449% | $41.477 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 4.622% | $106.5052 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.72 | 8.125% | $174.8598 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.97 | $1,211.0562 | $1,211.05 | $1,211.05 | $1,211.20 | |