| 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 | 11.682% | $253.2166 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 5.503% | $15.2663 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.92 | 7.729% | $141.0388 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.38 | 10.218% | $187.7894 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.40 | 13.411% | $167.1678 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.29 | 11.299% | $259.6494 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.87 | 7.655% | $234.5479 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.06 | $1,258.6762 | $1,258.69 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.60 | |