| 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 | $228.28 | 13.511% | $259.1229 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 4.463% | $6.5498 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.86 | 9.516% | $161.9304 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.78 | 10.475% | $138.9555 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 9.635% | $249.8801 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.52 | 11.844% | $171.7029 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.32 | 3.690% | $189.0476 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.95 | $1,177.1892 | $1,177.19 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.10 | |