| 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 | $229.54 | 12.336% | $257.8561 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.39 | 12.614% | $54.4939 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 10.673% | $155.6394 | $155.64 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.97 | 6.219% | $129.5553 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.25 | 3.809% | $60.4687 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.25 | 11.318% | $153.8971 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.38 | 10.264% | $224.2549 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.41 | $1,036.1654 | $1,036.17 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.30 | |