| 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 | $230.97 | 11.725% | $258.0512 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.62 | 13.718% | $269.0795 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.97 | 6.537% | $248.1992 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.87 | 10.369% | $49.5226 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.81 | 10.218% | $19.6298 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.33 | 13.148% | $256.0879 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.72 | 4.295% | $244.8012 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.29 | $1,345.3714 | $1,345.37 | $1,345.40 | $1,345.40 | |