| 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 | $230.28 | 12.270% | $258.5354 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.31 | 12.374% | $48.6692 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.98 | 9.123% | $218.2242 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.28 | 6.577% | $261.4121 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.41 | 8.612% | $252.4251 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.60 | 3.206% | $27.4528 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.41 | 12.710% | $199.9588 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.27 | $1,266.6776 | $1,266.68 | $1,266.65 | $1,266.70 | |