| 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 | $220.67 | 12.776% | $248.8628 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.64 | 6.361% | $30.4618 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.77 | 11.689% | $65.6396 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.53 | 11.493% | $268.1741 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.73 | 12.397% | $158.1763 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.60 | 11.863% | $27.5183 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 12.824% | $6.1489 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.39 | $804.9818 | $804.98 | $804.95 | $805.00 | |