| 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 | $226.88 | 9.536% | $248.5153 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.45 | 13.302% | $261.1045 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 10.427% | $273.8037 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.57 | 9.810% | $159.8504 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.89 | 13.294% | $83.7129 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.28 | 6.395% | $79.0302 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.90 | 13.432% | $180.2434 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.92 | $1,286.2604 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.20 | |