| 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 | $224.88 | 13.465% | $255.1601 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.48 | 6.348% | $195.1273 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.52 | 9.276% | $265.0162 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.36 | 13.849% | $258.8471 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.48 | 9.319% | $219.1627 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.83 | 12.496% | $232.6755 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.70 | 11.133% | $156.3641 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,426.25 | $1,582.3530 | $1,582.36 | $1,582.35 | $1,582.40 | |