| 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 | $226.28 | 13.841% | $257.5994 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.95 | 12.535% | $253.1475 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.58 | 11.607% | $122.299 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.50 | 12.584% | $8.4438 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.88 | 5.183% | $143.9745 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.43 | 13.441% | $280.6871 | $280.69 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.49 | 3.113% | $218.0737 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.11 | $1,284.2250 | $1,284.22 | $1,284.20 | $1,284.20 | |