| 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 | $203.57 | 12.655% | $229.3318 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.36 | 6.355% | $153.5341 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.79 | 10.729% | $268.8389 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.79 | 9.562% | $179.4516 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.74 | 7.262% | $259.2952 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.88 | 4.777% | $17.6864 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.47 | 10.426% | $87.7555 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.60 | $1,195.8935 | $1,195.90 | $1,195.95 | $1,195.90 | |