| 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 | $230.97 | 13.790% | $262.8208 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.26 | 6.233% | $250.9861 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.65 | 8.552% | $236.2634 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.52 | 9.276% | $236.6044 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.39 | 12.544% | $281.7989 | $281.80 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.89 | 6.296% | $132.7531 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.80 | 11.844% | $198.8586 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,454.48 | $1,600.0853 | $1,600.08 | $1,600.05 | $1,600.20 | |