| 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 | $240.44 | 7.708% | $258.9731 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.95 | 4.326% | $187.7346 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.34 | 7.367% | $229.0568 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.32 | 8.116% | $92.2446 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.44 | 11.788% | $196.1209 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.86 | 10.846% | $220.4284 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 9.648% | $272.9468 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,342.28 | $1,457.5052 | $1,457.50 | $1,457.50 | $1,457.40 | |