| 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 | $231.28 | 12.361% | $259.8685 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.79 | 7.482% | $166.3714 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.56 | 10.496% | $177.4124 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 8.524% | $53.014 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.42 | 9.626% | $203.2685 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 9.690% | $73.2729 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 5.563% | $227.4988 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.21 | $1,160.7065 | $1,160.70 | $1,160.60 | $1,160.80 | |