| 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 | $231.56 | 11.525% | $258.2473 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.92 | 7.807% | $246.7918 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.37 | 7.298% | $146.3223 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.70 | 10.788% | $258.9116 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.90 | 8.756% | $14.0295 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 9.583% | $34.7159 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.41 | 4.553% | $257.629 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.54 | $1,216.6474 | $1,216.65 | $1,216.65 | $1,216.50 | |