| 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 | $229.54 | 12.501% | $258.2348 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.78 | 6.833% | $229.4559 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.96 | 3.136% | $214.4816 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.57 | 7.836% | $264.8129 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.72 | 7.159% | $144.3646 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.38 | 10.806% | $34.7709 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.52 | 12.157% | $214.8031 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.47 | $1,360.9238 | $1,360.91 | $1,360.90 | $1,361.00 | |