| 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 | $230.36 | 12.449% | $259.0375 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.27 | 10.616% | $270.2017 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.85 | 4.124% | $157.0711 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 5.521% | $15.2583 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.30 | 5.112% | $132.7565 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 6.629% | $81.5712 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.91 | 9.548% | $168.6053 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.65 | $1,084.5016 | $1,084.51 | $1,084.45 | $1,084.60 | |