| 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 | $231.27 | 7.860% | $249.4478 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.41 | 13.250% | $35.5718 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.34 | 8.229% | $235.2249 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.69 | 10.513% | $238.3655 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.92 | 3.458% | $234.7669 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.45 | 7.340% | $29.4648 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.48 | 8.342% | $236.7056 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.56 | $1,259.5473 | $1,259.55 | $1,259.45 | $1,259.60 | |