| 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 | $227.96 | 13.176% | $257.996 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.95 | 5.748% | $185.0061 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.39 | 11.430% | $79.5499 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.59 | 11.645% | $114.5366 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.25 | 12.581% | $204.0531 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.72 | 6.573% | $84.96 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 6.408% | $250.8994 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.65 | $1,177.0011 | $1,177.01 | $1,177.00 | $1,177.00 | |