| 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 | $229.49 | 12.853% | $258.9863 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.56 | 9.748% | $102.6802 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.87 | 13.456% | $62.2533 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.48 | 4.245% | $204.8206 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 12.752% | $196.6169 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.41 | 10.253% | $140.4733 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.66 | 7.288% | $121.9435 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.85 | $1,087.7741 | $1,087.77 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.80 | |