| 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 | $234.61 | 10.385% | $258.9742 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.67 | 11.196% | $252.048 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.80 | 12.827% | $223.1718 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.69 | 10.678% | $198.8773 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.79 | 8.439% | $113.6332 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.83 | 8.698% | $112.8611 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.95 | 6.450% | $172.3958 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.34 | $1,331.9614 | $1,331.96 | $1,331.95 | $1,332.00 | |