| 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 | $215.48 | 12.550% | $242.5227 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 6.308% | $80.3051 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.98 | 13.335% | $233.4474 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.59 | 4.767% | $123.1955 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.39 | 6.590% | $108.0716 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.70 | 9.830% | $230.3135 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.47 | 8.776% | $263.7492 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.15 | $1,281.6050 | $1,281.61 | $1,281.55 | $1,281.50 | |