| 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 | $229.27 | 12.765% | $258.5363 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.74 | 9.455% | $247.0837 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.32 | 9.381% | $263.9582 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.90 | 8.539% | $15.0869 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.60 | 8.419% | $201.2257 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.36 | 11.320% | $159.5884 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.25 | 7.201% | $91.3889 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.44 | $1,236.8681 | $1,236.88 | $1,236.95 | $1,236.90 | |