| 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 | $230.57 | 12.750% | $259.9677 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.49 | 5.679% | $44.903 | $44.90 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.63 | 9.411% | $30.2303 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.97 | 11.134% | $222.2347 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.71 | 12.184% | $230.7737 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.88 | 13.600% | $283.8637 | $283.86 | $283.85 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.74 | 9.736% | $170.9028 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.99 | $1,242.8759 | $1,242.86 | $1,242.85 | $1,242.90 | |