| 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 | $25.90 | 12.554% | $29.1515 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.76 | 6.319% | $259.1632 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 9.305% | $225.7804 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.90 | 13.484% | $188.27 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.40 | 4.336% | $178.8319 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.84 | 12.749% | $253.5049 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.97 | 4.532% | $110.7726 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.33 | $1,245.4745 | $1,245.46 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.60 | |