| 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 | $52.72 | 12.597% | $59.3611 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.62 | 11.218% | $149.7217 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.78 | 3.733% | $230.059 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.92 | 10.332% | $241.5388 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.41 | 13.840% | $129.1059 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 5.607% | $189.3005 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.91 | 6.800% | $244.4759 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.61 | $1,243.5629 | $1,243.57 | $1,243.55 | $1,243.60 | |