| 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 | $228.36 | 13.142% | $258.3711 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.27 | 5.687% | $131.3372 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.99 | 11.667% | $245.6562 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.27 | 4.147% | $20.0691 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.96 | 9.107% | $208.3507 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.59 | 12.270% | $244.2883 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.31 | 9.824% | $172.7641 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.75 | $1,280.8367 | $1,280.84 | $1,280.80 | $1,281.00 | |