| 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 | $230.74 | 11.507% | $257.2913 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.32 | 12.755% | $228.1259 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.45 | 10.657% | $208.5331 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.38 | 4.836% | $144.0237 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.32 | 4.837% | $135.5752 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.79 | 12.655% | $177.7583 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.49 | 7.198% | $118.4431 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.49 | $1,269.7506 | $1,269.75 | $1,269.80 | $1,269.70 | |