| 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 | $224.27 | 13.614% | $254.8021 | $254.80 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.67 | 6.110% | $253.2527 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.36 | 4.326% | $42.106 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 3.504% | $232.2837 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.52 | 10.302% | $230.0017 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 10.174% | $96.5785 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.32 | 3.861% | $151.9694 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.22 | $1,260.9941 | $1,260.99 | $1,261.00 | $1,261.10 | |