| 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 | $204.80 | 12.232% | $229.8511 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.91 | 9.589% | $189.4903 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.30 | 3.751% | $145.5627 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.72 | 4.474% | $258.803 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.76 | 5.617% | $156.0597 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.69 | 8.647% | $141.9908 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.99 | 10.538% | $264.1748 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.17 | $1,385.9324 | $1,385.92 | $1,385.90 | $1,386.10 | |