| 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 | $230.87 | 12.828% | $260.486 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.45 | 8.538% | $164.3808 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.86 | 13.399% | $270.8649 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.90 | 7.700% | $107.5923 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.89 | 7.558% | $27.8468 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.60 | 13.505% | $239.0415 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.31 | 4.201% | $129.5323 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.88 | $1,199.7446 | $1,199.74 | $1,199.80 | $1,199.70 | |