| 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 | $229.25 | 13.208% | $259.5293 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.82 | 5.593% | $242.6738 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 12.542% | $15.6096 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.40 | 5.467% | $80.5768 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 7.671% | $247.1049 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.43 | 8.348% | $62.2243 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.45 | 12.501% | $189.5079 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.72 | $1,097.2266 | $1,097.22 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.20 | |