| 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 | $238.42 | 7.157% | $255.4837 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.43 | 12.704% | $249.5605 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.50 | 9.473% | $176.7989 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.80 | 11.541% | $246.2825 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.80 | 7.418% | $141.5769 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.52 | 5.730% | $85.1338 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.84 | 10.220% | $276.4758 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.31 | $1,431.3121 | $1,431.31 | $1,431.40 | $1,431.40 | |