| 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 | $228.90 | 13.250% | $259.2293 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.67 | 4.337% | $255.2813 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.32 | 9.558% | $254.5251 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.52 | 8.676% | $132.0631 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.77 | 8.450% | $256.7771 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.29 | 3.234% | $137.6006 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.95 | 7.213% | $263.6904 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,443.42 | $1,559.1669 | $1,559.17 | $1,559.25 | $1,559.20 | |