| 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 | $200.98 | 12.690% | $226.4844 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.81 | 8.285% | $240.187 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.39 | 6.825% | $63.4434 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.84 | 11.812% | $256.9887 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.57 | 10.676% | $258.5059 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.39 | 9.325% | $235.4751 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.61 | 6.803% | $146.9716 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.59 | $1,428.0561 | $1,428.06 | $1,428.10 | $1,428.10 | |