| 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 | $230.91 | 13.668% | $262.4708 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.60 | 3.523% | $201.4558 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.59 | 10.155% | $220.9599 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 11.129% | $42.7958 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 8.547% | $269.7936 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.32 | 9.203% | $168.5221 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.32 | 8.428% | $112.0278 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.80 | $1,278.0258 | $1,278.03 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.10 | |