| 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 | $229.50 | 12.798% | $258.8714 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.90 | 8.668% | $116.1661 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.39 | 13.644% | $231.1405 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.57 | 13.761% | $143.9873 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.93 | 13.285% | $261.6091 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.44 | 13.520% | $99.2619 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.56 | 3.215% | $193.5901 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.29 | $1,304.6264 | $1,304.63 | $1,304.60 | $1,304.70 | |