| 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 | $230.90 | 12.244% | $259.1714 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.82 | 13.873% | $59.009 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.52 | 6.466% | $206.033 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 13.682% | $10.652 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.88 | 11.225% | $242.337 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.43 | 13.683% | $111.8982 | $111.90 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.83 | 7.276% | $218.6607 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.75 | $1,107.7613 | $1,107.76 | $1,107.75 | $1,107.80 | |