| 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 | $229.95 | 13.454% | $260.8875 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.37 | 7.254% | $189.1639 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.96 | 10.549% | $151.4079 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.72 | 6.517% | $159.4773 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.25 | 12.532% | $257.9796 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.54 | 11.725% | $31.8863 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.62 | 4.128% | $221.397 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.41 | $1,272.1995 | $1,272.21 | $1,272.25 | $1,272.30 | |