| 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 | $228.40 | 13.123% | $258.3729 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.58 | 13.387% | $159.3994 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.95 | 5.450% | $48.4543 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.74 | 3.430% | $248.9974 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.84 | 6.815% | $254.0488 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.91 | 3.554% | $98.2831 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 10.406% | $83.8754 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.39 | $1,151.4313 | $1,151.43 | $1,151.45 | $1,151.50 | |