| 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 | $234.38 | 10.716% | $259.4962 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 7.104% | $159.51 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.94 | 5.595% | $228.0218 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.66 | 5.508% | $197.9963 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.65 | 5.506% | $166.3302 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 8.740% | $142.1667 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 8.828% | $246.5281 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.83 | $1,400.0493 | $1,400.06 | $1,400.05 | $1,400.00 | |