| 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 | $228.65 | 13.690% | $259.9522 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 9.838% | $262.2382 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.82 | 7.727% | $74.1377 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.25 | 5.424% | $20.2941 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.99 | 8.340% | $79.0774 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.47 | 11.436% | $165.449 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.60 | 12.459% | $185.1075 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.53 | $1,046.2561 | $1,046.26 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.20 | |