| 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 | $230.30 | 12.433% | $258.9332 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.25 | 9.337% | $262.6821 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.58 | 3.604% | $220.2414 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.48 | 9.736% | $42.2264 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.38 | 5.300% | $220.4771 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.84 | 7.732% | $156.039 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.51 | 6.679% | $129.6257 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.34 | $1,290.2249 | $1,290.23 | $1,290.35 | $1,290.10 | |