| 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 | $231.97 | 11.772% | $259.2775 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.75 | 5.322% | $191.4227 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.55 | 9.850% | $75.3022 | $75.30 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.79 | 6.212% | $62.442 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.58 | 5.482% | $87.107 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.90 | 8.739% | $202.1458 | $202.15 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.89 | 3.595% | $171.8537 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.43 | $1,049.5509 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.50 | |