| 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 | $231.74 | 12.183% | $259.9729 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.29 | 4.192% | $38.8532 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.56 | 8.495% | $39.6658 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.45 | 9.871% | $229.0261 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.49 | 10.775% | $263.0795 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.90 | 12.753% | $279.5147 | $279.51 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.51 | 8.715% | $219.0716 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.94 | $1,329.1838 | $1,329.18 | $1,329.15 | $1,329.30 | |