| 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 | $237.55 | 8.377% | $257.4496 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.93 | 11.663% | $250.047 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.95 | 5.871% | $256.1549 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.61 | 12.155% | $181.2537 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.28 | 5.767% | $96.5441 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.90 | 12.831% | $279.708 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.88 | 7.632% | $173.1584 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.10 | $1,494.3157 | $1,494.31 | $1,494.30 | $1,494.30 | |