| 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 | $228.99 | 12.560% | $257.7511 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.89 | 3.740% | $45.5315 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 9.230% | $181.0378 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.30 | 3.244% | $27.1532 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.96 | 6.649% | $140.734 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.25 | 9.418% | $122.8217 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.46 | 13.661% | $214.2055 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.59 | $989.2348 | $989.23 | $989.25 | $989.20 | |