| 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 | $212.70 | 8.367% | $230.4966 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.69 | 10.750% | $165.7817 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.92 | 12.329% | $39.2253 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.82 | 12.327% | $141.3298 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.78 | 6.415% | $256.226 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.61 | 10.642% | $273.9607 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.98 | 7.205% | $21.4196 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.50 | $1,128.4397 | $1,128.45 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.40 | |