| 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 | $232.26 | 7.849% | $250.4901 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.75 | 13.808% | $261.4739 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.79 | 11.420% | $258.2604 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.25 | 5.697% | $263.4498 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.97 | 13.154% | $144.8032 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.65 | 6.256% | $83.5703 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.34 | 6.692% | $41.9726 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.01 | $1,304.0203 | $1,304.01 | $1,303.95 | $1,304.10 | |