| 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 | $231.58 | 12.339% | $260.1547 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.51 | 4.275% | $13.0448 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.60 | 12.445% | $159.2221 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.34 | 6.308% | $197.0312 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.58 | 7.862% | $146.2393 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 9.495% | $246.6594 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.53 | 8.420% | $166.4572 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.41 | $1,188.8087 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 | |