| 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 | $237.88 | 12.672% | $268.0242 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.47 | 6.367% | $250.4624 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.99 | 8.234% | $190.481 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 12.669% | $236.0528 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.49 | 12.542% | $107.4664 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.93 | 4.729% | $220.9049 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.59 | 11.117% | $211.7779 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,355.86 | $1,485.1696 | $1,485.16 | $1,485.15 | $1,485.30 | |