| 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 | $159.90 | 11.277% | $177.9319 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 13.564% | $273.4621 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.67 | 11.500% | $184.7221 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.69 | 11.549% | $123.4736 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.30 | 11.439% | $139.6331 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.73 | 9.629% | $235.4064 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.74 | 6.307% | $126.2289 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.83 | $1,260.8581 | $1,260.85 | $1,260.85 | $1,260.80 | |