| 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 | $226.28 | 12.541% | $254.6578 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.91 | 9.375% | $251.4641 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.78 | 9.673% | $62.2723 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.60 | 3.376% | $164.9881 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.29 | 8.296% | $109.693 | $109.69 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.94 | 8.801% | $44.5431 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.58 | 12.395% | $63.5931 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.38 | $951.2115 | $951.20 | $951.20 | $951.30 | |