| 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 | $226.73 | 13.826% | $258.0777 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.25 | 6.791% | $172.2005 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.51 | 12.779% | $73.8815 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.31 | 13.105% | $197.1533 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.60 | 10.644% | $195.3973 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.60 | 8.741% | $97.4319 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.73 | 13.819% | $280.8256 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.73 | $1,274.9678 | $1,274.97 | $1,275.05 | $1,275.00 | |