| 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 | $230.87 | 11.844% | $258.2142 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.76 | 11.830% | $151.8204 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 11.845% | $228.6224 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.52 | 10.753% | $247.5551 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.81 | 9.471% | $176.0403 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.37 | 9.259% | $72.5152 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.59 | 8.392% | $217.4235 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.33 | $1,352.1911 | $1,352.19 | $1,352.10 | $1,352.10 | |