| 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 | $228.59 | 13.245% | $258.8667 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.35 | 4.825% | $197.4379 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.56 | 6.714% | $153.1986 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.36 | 3.818% | $140.528 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.48 | 8.693% | $199.4299 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.86 | 11.157% | $163.2452 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.33 | 11.861% | $149.1443 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.53 | $1,261.8506 | $1,261.86 | $1,261.90 | $1,261.70 | |