| 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 | $202.75 | 12.206% | $227.4977 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.52 | 12.846% | $262.3895 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.95 | 9.342% | $226.2833 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.90 | 13.159% | $150.3883 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 13.844% | $32.2634 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.77 | 6.317% | $130.5254 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.35 | 5.288% | $256.2183 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.58 | $1,285.5659 | $1,285.57 | $1,285.60 | $1,285.60 | |