| 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 | $226.97 | 11.318% | $252.6585 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.50 | 6.147% | $110.9236 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.98 | 8.745% | $47.8261 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.91 | 9.382% | $119.1279 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.33 | 9.346% | $258.4174 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.78 | 3.402% | $191.0662 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.78 | 11.363% | $258.1172 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.25 | $1,238.1369 | $1,238.15 | $1,238.10 | $1,238.10 | |