| 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 | $230.84 | 11.809% | $258.0999 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.64 | 8.560% | $150.5076 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.71 | 6.412% | $188.0406 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.49 | 3.641% | $221.2632 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.94 | 13.860% | $281.1659 | $281.17 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.66 | 12.740% | $97.7005 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.45 | 3.783% | $204.9195 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.73 | $1,401.6972 | $1,401.70 | $1,401.65 | $1,401.70 | |