| 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 | $227.29 | 13.785% | $258.6219 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.82 | 10.601% | $173.4445 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.78 | 7.446% | $79.2737 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.27 | 8.766% | $31.8358 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.66 | 5.382% | $136.6383 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.79 | 7.710% | $223.8106 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 13.761% | $283.8906 | $283.89 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.16 | $1,187.5154 | $1,187.51 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.40 | |