| 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 | $229.88 | 12.315% | $258.1897 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.77 | 12.707% | $38.0612 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 10.345% | $265.4128 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.35 | 8.324% | $77.2892 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.27 | 6.742% | $156.1315 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.91 | 12.249% | $48.166 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.26 | 4.483% | $225.9549 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.97 | $1,069.2053 | $1,069.20 | $1,069.20 | $1,069.30 | |