| 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 | $229.81 | 12.535% | $258.6167 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.40 | 8.434% | $75.2532 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.80 | 13.275% | $227.4562 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.39 | 6.661% | $243.6031 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.38 | 7.652% | $202.7948 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.38 | 13.844% | $85.8156 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.55 | 7.796% | $57.7248 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.71 | $1,151.2644 | $1,151.26 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.30 | |