| 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 | $242.35 | 9.548% | $265.4896 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 13.822% | $285.6705 | $285.67 | $285.65 | $285.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.62 | 11.120% | $226.2625 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.94 | 13.188% | $210.4618 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 7.461% | $256.6169 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 12.585% | $78.5168 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.81 | 12.713% | $163.2197 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,336.24 | $1,486.2378 | $1,486.24 | $1,486.15 | $1,486.30 | |