| 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 | $230.63 | 12.234% | $258.8453 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.77 | 13.105% | $168.2663 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.85 | 11.804% | $204.4336 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.51 | 10.792% | $246.5233 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.63 | 8.606% | $178.7981 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.42 | 9.667% | $170.4445 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.99 | 4.732% | $255.5356 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.80 | $1,482.8467 | $1,482.85 | $1,482.85 | $1,482.70 | |