| 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 | $230.91 | 12.344% | $259.4135 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.76 | 6.766% | $204.7345 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.63 | 12.816% | $208.2922 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.34 | 8.467% | $161.9846 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.76 | 3.743% | $234.2102 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.73 | 6.291% | $79.4313 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 4.295% | $167.3622 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.60 | $1,315.4285 | $1,315.41 | $1,315.45 | $1,315.40 | |