| 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 | $229.46 | 13.242% | $259.8451 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.56 | 8.277% | $186.8428 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.43 | 7.228% | $159.1585 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.55 | 6.117% | $31.3576 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.38 | 7.601% | $16.549 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.78 | 9.393% | $159.4731 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.44 | 12.152% | $131.7113 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.60 | $944.9374 | $944.94 | $944.90 | $944.90 | |