| 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 | $229.99 | 10.297% | $253.6721 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.60 | 5.622% | $234.0584 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 13.435% | $249.1146 | $249.11 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.50 | 11.106% | $98.3288 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.79 | 6.763% | $16.8579 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.93 | 11.412% | $45.6009 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 5.466% | $258.1597 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.20 | $1,155.7924 | $1,155.79 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.90 | |