| 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 | $228.81 | 8.651% | $248.6044 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.88 | 11.176% | $131.0543 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.89 | 10.731% | $226.8767 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 5.623% | $229.7195 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 11.820% | $256.4704 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.48 | 3.404% | $170.0789 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 6.841% | $5.8228 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.36 | $1,268.6270 | $1,268.62 | $1,268.60 | $1,268.70 | |