| 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 | $229.92 | 11.305% | $255.9125 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 7.817% | $242.0384 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.86 | 10.540% | $151.285 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 5.227% | $173.2247 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.32 | 13.191% | $277.6802 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.40 | 8.668% | $138.443 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.39 | 9.770% | $260.583 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,366.00 | $1,499.1668 | $1,499.16 | $1,499.20 | $1,499.10 | |