| 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 | $230.42 | 12.331% | $258.8331 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.34 | 12.655% | $260.6161 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.81 | 3.176% | $167.9808 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.60 | 6.844% | $225.0135 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.70 | 10.105% | $227.587 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.51 | 13.461% | $56.1745 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 13.492% | $251.1805 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.70 | $1,447.3855 | $1,447.38 | $1,447.40 | $1,447.40 | |