| 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 | $228.85 | 12.866% | $258.2938 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.50 | 13.349% | $159.2553 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.72 | 4.376% | $182.3657 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.39 | 12.819% | $273.462 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.39 | 8.700% | $165.6479 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.76 | 3.779% | $237.4048 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.56 | 8.543% | $165.5932 | $165.59 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,320.17 | $1,442.0227 | $1,442.02 | $1,442.00 | $1,442.10 | |