| 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 | $215.89 | 12.320% | $242.4876 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.55 | 13.720% | $114.3455 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.31 | 13.508% | $77.5373 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.39 | 5.519% | $229.3878 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.47 | 8.122% | $261.0822 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.43 | 8.587% | $194.8377 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.43 | 3.300% | $150.2292 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.47 | $1,269.9073 | $1,269.92 | $1,270.00 | $1,269.80 | |