| 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 | $229.33 | 13.165% | $259.5213 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.26 | 6.587% | $243.2955 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.25 | 7.125% | $219.8741 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.74 | 11.455% | $128.998 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.58 | 3.410% | $247.7497 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.71 | 3.770% | $95.1675 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.73 | 6.580% | $205.4116 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.60 | $1,400.0177 | $1,400.02 | $1,399.95 | $1,400.00 | |