| 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 | $229.41 | 11.804% | $256.4896 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.65 | 3.839% | $200.0458 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.52 | 7.238% | $131.388 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 13.849% | $8.8119 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 5.275% | $262.4085 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.87 | 6.384% | $221.1404 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.43 | 13.799% | $192.8096 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.88 | $1,273.0938 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.00 | |