| 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 | $230.43 | 12.250% | $258.6577 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.27 | 5.588% | $217.7964 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.33 | 11.397% | $188.6285 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.90 | 8.533% | $216.9575 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 11.698% | $277.3126 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.65 | 10.800% | $166.9202 | $166.92 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.48 | 13.216% | $229.2398 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,407.33 | $1,555.5127 | $1,555.52 | $1,555.50 | $1,555.50 | |