| 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 | $232.80 | 11.242% | $258.9714 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.87 | 3.305% | $237.4672 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.81 | 9.285% | $168.0913 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.26 | 7.461% | $203.3807 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.62 | 11.673% | $126.8829 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.79 | 9.827% | $193.0649 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 6.567% | $215.9367 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.78 | $1,403.7951 | $1,403.79 | $1,403.80 | $1,403.90 | |