| 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 | $230.68 | 11.785% | $257.8656 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.76 | 10.457% | $272.5637 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.65 | 7.627% | $136.3096 | $136.31 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.96 | 13.720% | $28.3845 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.56 | 3.261% | $250.4699 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.95 | 10.232% | $228.1251 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.84 | 7.665% | $47.2003 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.40 | $1,220.9187 | $1,220.92 | $1,220.90 | $1,221.00 | |