| 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 | $229.76 | 12.783% | $259.1302 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.65 | 11.806% | $78.9909 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.28 | 6.557% | $209.1501 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.57 | 11.197% | $263.0587 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.49 | 13.374% | $146.808 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.98 | 9.411% | $188.165 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.59 | 7.383% | $153.1174 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.32 | $1,298.4203 | $1,298.43 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.50 | |