| 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 | $230.37 | 12.415% | $258.9704 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.77 | 9.343% | $15.0565 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.62 | 8.225% | $15.8225 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.94 | 9.552% | $158.7847 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 11.398% | $224.7343 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 4.188% | $179.693 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 7.632% | $264.0966 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.28 | $1,117.1580 | $1,117.15 | $1,117.15 | $1,117.20 | |