| 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 | $229.80 | 13.552% | $260.9425 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.68 | 8.537% | $238.4341 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.58 | 13.820% | $27.977 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.56 | 12.320% | $36.5714 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.61 | 8.307% | $230.2715 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.52 | 13.207% | $162.4747 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 4.589% | $183.8152 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.50 | $1,140.4864 | $1,140.48 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.50 | |