| 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 | $230.45 | 12.750% | $259.8324 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.91 | 7.856% | $151.9799 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.91 | 4.352% | $91.7358 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.58 | 9.819% | $252.1225 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 4.257% | $257.9839 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.41 | 7.582% | $103.7198 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.79 | 10.591% | $191.0902 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.50 | $1,308.4645 | $1,308.46 | $1,308.50 | $1,308.40 | |