| 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 | $228.85 | 13.343% | $259.3855 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.34 | 8.749% | $250.4924 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.76 | 8.455% | $247.0171 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.67 | 7.555% | $210.4529 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.67 | 13.417% | $169.7512 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.40 | 9.289% | $141.42 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.73 | 11.153% | $54.1649 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.42 | $1,332.6840 | $1,332.68 | $1,332.65 | $1,332.80 | |