| 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 | $229.99 | 5.475% | $242.582 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.87 | 9.782% | $143.6717 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 11.525% | $120.7593 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.87 | 6.786% | $231.5868 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.29 | 4.287% | $169.2474 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.52 | 6.840% | $229.1932 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.48 | 7.612% | $239.4152 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.30 | $1,376.4556 | $1,376.46 | $1,376.45 | $1,376.50 | |