| 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 | $250.91 | 12.317% | $281.8146 | $281.81 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.36 | 11.765% | $20.5201 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.98 | 12.568% | $187.966 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 6.750% | $258.8367 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.70 | 9.644% | $235.4057 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.26 | 7.121% | $218.8054 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.68 | 6.850% | $28.5076 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.36 | $1,231.8561 | $1,231.87 | $1,231.80 | $1,231.80 | |