| 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 | $159.27 | 12.273% | $178.8172 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.85 | 13.393% | $258.366 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.68 | 7.354% | $255.159 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.91 | 12.805% | $277.3988 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.32 | 6.756% | $59.0574 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.32 | 4.448% | $122.5384 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 11.713% | $269.9545 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.00 | $1,421.2913 | $1,421.30 | $1,421.25 | $1,421.40 | |