| 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 | $232.65 | 12.253% | $261.1566 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.38 | 8.500% | $191.3723 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.81 | 7.210% | $268.8934 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.79 | 4.431% | $150.1613 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.46 | 13.793% | $179.1785 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.96 | 7.563% | $262.4107 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.69 | 10.147% | $245.2864 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,427.74 | $1,558.4592 | $1,558.46 | $1,558.45 | $1,558.60 | |