| 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 | $230.89 | 12.327% | $259.3518 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 5.466% | $165.9929 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 7.396% | $122.8181 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 11.591% | $9.6526 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.46 | 3.711% | $25.3677 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.34 | 13.824% | $241.6939 | $241.69 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.83 | 12.530% | $29.0665 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.92 | $853.9435 | $853.94 | $853.90 | $854.10 | |