| 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 | $232.32 | 11.603% | $259.2761 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.77 | 11.595% | $263.1075 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.98 | 11.825% | $157.6509 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.40 | 8.669% | $88.4566 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.80 | 12.415% | $274.0678 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.43 | 13.484% | $148.0172 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.30 | 12.181% | $248.2566 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.00 | $1,438.8327 | $1,438.85 | $1,438.80 | $1,439.00 | |