| 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 | $228.85 | 13.250% | $259.1726 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.55 | 6.539% | $176.3753 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.80 | 8.459% | $149.4565 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 4.373% | $14.2574 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.66 | 7.770% | $250.7377 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.66 | 6.467% | $200.8606 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.76 | 7.238% | $208.8567 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.94 | $1,259.7168 | $1,259.73 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.90 | |