| 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 | $226.61 | 13.666% | $257.5785 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.71 | 5.677% | $198.3663 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.44 | 9.241% | $234.2564 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.29 | 13.714% | $278.9291 | $278.93 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.25 | 6.455% | $176.9814 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.38 | 7.749% | $228.8373 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.96 | 13.444% | $252.9347 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,475.64 | $1,627.8837 | $1,627.89 | $1,627.95 | $1,627.90 | |