| 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 | $230.69 | 7.718% | $248.4947 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.82 | 11.124% | $278.7212 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.56 | 3.856% | $234.2576 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.91 | 3.761% | $54.8999 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.32 | 8.532% | $132.7563 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.70 | 12.525% | $62.6764 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.34 | 4.841% | $240.4423 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.34 | $1,252.2484 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.30 | |