| 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 | $230.40 | 12.428% | $259.0341 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.35 | 5.260% | $63.5244 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.29 | 12.728% | $35.2726 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.88 | 6.526% | $185.2274 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 3.769% | $16.3644 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.57 | 3.867% | $186.514 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.63 | 13.154% | $155.7339 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.89 | $901.6708 | $901.65 | $901.65 | $901.60 | |