| 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 | $233.68 | 10.642% | $258.5482 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.75 | 7.818% | $217.5228 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.70 | 11.751% | $255.5745 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 9.778% | $16.829 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.82 | 13.533% | $250.7036 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 3.616% | $81.4525 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.41 | 12.638% | $271.9194 | $271.92 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.30 | $1,352.5500 | $1,352.54 | $1,352.50 | $1,352.50 | |