| 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 | $231.47 | 12.391% | $260.1514 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.66 | 7.341% | $242.2257 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.94 | 4.291% | $89.6277 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.58 | 12.499% | $225.6505 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.96 | 11.502% | $130.4127 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 5.280% | $117.7662 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.44 | 13.445% | $233.0614 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.91 | $1,298.8956 | $1,298.90 | $1,298.90 | $1,299.00 | |