| 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 | $227.89 | 13.725% | $259.1679 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.48 | 12.608% | $19.6839 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.54 | 7.532% | $253.2809 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.63 | 6.592% | $233.0421 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.31 | 13.603% | $15.1206 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.32 | 7.336% | $125.9266 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.57 | 10.309% | $41.4431 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.74 | $947.6651 | $947.66 | $947.70 | $947.60 | |