| 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 | $230.51 | 12.676% | $259.7294 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.79 | 9.418% | $167.1798 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.99 | 9.390% | $242.8349 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 12.313% | $160.0573 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.48 | 12.326% | $169.0282 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.88 | 9.610% | $33.8476 | $33.85 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 5.812% | $226.8821 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.58 | $1,259.5593 | $1,259.56 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.50 | |