| 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 | $250.77 | 13.771% | $285.3035 | $285.30 | $285.30 | $285.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.90 | 5.309% | $136.7964 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.55 | 13.302% | $227.2272 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.71 | 5.744% | $59.9674 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.37 | 4.389% | $218.5592 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.37 | 7.135% | $77.5336 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.69 | 12.858% | $256.9664 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.36 | $1,262.3537 | $1,262.36 | $1,262.35 | $1,262.40 | |