| 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 | $228.34 | 13.186% | $258.4489 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.25 | 3.291% | $57.0683 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.46 | 10.281% | $181.3681 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.66 | 4.576% | $100.0374 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.38 | 12.584% | $255.9935 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.93 | 9.374% | $186.953 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.38 | 3.495% | $247.7463 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.40 | $1,287.6155 | $1,287.62 | $1,287.60 | $1,287.60 | |