| 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 | $232.96 | 11.355% | $259.4126 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.31 | 6.187% | $92.7119 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.69 | 5.169% | $145.8589 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.69 | 3.195% | $134.8655 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.85 | 8.870% | $207.7784 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.78 | 6.781% | $47.8165 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.72 | 4.832% | $255.4966 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.00 | $1,143.9404 | $1,143.95 | $1,143.90 | $1,144.00 | |