| 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 | $228.91 | 12.511% | $257.5489 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.27 | 4.325% | $149.4664 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.48 | 12.229% | $38.6966 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.45 | 11.206% | $153.9647 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.39 | 3.249% | $142.8863 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 10.308% | $69.4499 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.56 | 13.662% | $231.3704 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.02 | $1,043.3832 | $1,043.39 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.40 | |