| 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 | $227.43 | 13.598% | $258.3559 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.55 | 12.852% | $103.316 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.37 | 12.867% | $164.0748 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.69 | 9.311% | $153.7896 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.27 | 9.328% | $234.2571 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.79 | 4.716% | $57.3739 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.98 | 6.740% | $175.0323 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.08 | $1,146.1996 | $1,146.20 | $1,146.15 | $1,146.30 | |