| 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 | $228.45 | 13.527% | $259.3524 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.63 | 9.117% | $87.981 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 3.272% | $184.103 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 4.328% | $50.8495 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.93 | 12.419% | $67.3727 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.67 | 7.458% | $238.2021 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.84 | 6.125% | $224.8152 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.53 | $1,112.6759 | $1,112.67 | $1,112.65 | $1,112.70 | |