| 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 | $230.55 | 11.574% | $257.2339 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 11.544% | $178.0465 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 5.850% | $95.7943 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.45 | 11.703% | $261.8877 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.68 | 11.336% | $261.2833 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.43 | 7.213% | $16.543 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.89 | 6.407% | $177.5826 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.12 | $1,248.3713 | $1,248.36 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.30 | |