| 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 | $230.26 | 12.693% | $259.4869 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.56 | 11.449% | $63.0356 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.31 | 12.350% | $140.7858 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.25 | 10.746% | $45.6827 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.76 | 13.846% | $279.7879 | $279.79 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.96 | 12.272% | $212.1492 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.47 | 12.337% | $8.3916 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.57 | $1,009.3197 | $1,009.33 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.30 | |