| 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 | $250.40 | 12.309% | $281.2217 | $281.22 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.72 | 12.532% | $139.2246 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.62 | 4.548% | $174.1979 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.85 | 11.204% | $227.8014 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.34 | 12.498% | $169.1295 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.25 | 4.273% | $131.6447 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.68 | 11.820% | $137.1808 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.86 | $1,260.4006 | $1,260.39 | $1,260.40 | $1,260.30 | |