| 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 | $229.63 | 12.566% | $258.4853 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 13.736% | $150.6661 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.56 | 3.608% | $220.2292 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.72 | 10.204% | $203.5688 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.41 | 11.313% | $124.0138 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.66 | 4.181% | $135.0811 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.36 | 5.337% | $158.3847 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.81 | $1,250.4290 | $1,250.43 | $1,250.45 | $1,250.50 | |