| 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 | $228.94 | 13.511% | $259.8721 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.75 | 13.278% | $142.4471 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 6.759% | $148.0854 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.43 | 6.300% | $167.3481 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.48 | 10.713% | $204.2433 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 9.358% | $187.9317 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.74 | 11.543% | $55.4815 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.90 | $1,165.4092 | $1,165.41 | $1,165.45 | $1,165.30 | |