| 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 | $229.82 | 12.616% | $258.8141 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.34 | 8.458% | $242.2301 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.79 | 11.317% | $242.4373 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.45 | 3.556% | $199.2935 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.51 | 9.779% | $116.9256 | $116.93 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.71 | 9.460% | $207.6566 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.30 | 6.394% | $132.2477 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.92 | $1,399.6049 | $1,399.61 | $1,399.65 | $1,399.50 | |