| 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 | $230.42 | 12.172% | $258.4667 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 11.109% | $159.1636 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.35 | 10.802% | $226.4239 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.45 | 10.386% | $202.5031 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 9.519% | $93.6387 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.94 | 13.778% | $242.2789 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.82 | 11.740% | $84.7213 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.73 | $1,267.1962 | $1,267.19 | $1,267.15 | $1,267.20 | |