| 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 | $235.46 | 12.697% | $265.3564 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.36 | 7.584% | $247.8305 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.51 | 6.505% | $170.9512 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.41 | 12.114% | $238.1413 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.88 | 7.316% | $182.3084 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.91 | 6.817% | $163.3339 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.77 | 8.114% | $241.9267 | $241.93 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,385.30 | $1,509.8484 | $1,509.85 | $1,509.90 | $1,509.80 | |