| 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 | $229.68 | 12.631% | $258.6909 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.71 | 3.725% | $54.6734 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.54 | 5.265% | $24.7794 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 11.377% | $165.3503 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.25 | 11.545% | $255.7169 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.26 | 7.418% | $258.0825 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.37 | 7.285% | $266.4638 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.27 | $1,283.7572 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.90 | |