| 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 | $230.71 | 12.806% | $260.2547 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.69 | 3.472% | $146.6095 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.26 | 13.280% | $84.1217 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.53 | 12.802% | $193.4893 | $193.49 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.39 | 13.840% | $220.1552 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.51 | 11.194% | $156.2387 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 7.562% | $256.3202 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.39 | $1,317.1893 | $1,317.19 | $1,317.15 | $1,317.20 | |