| 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 | $237.46 | 11.840% | $265.5753 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.41 | 6.825% | $186.3135 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 9.353% | $250.2434 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.71 | 13.721% | $84.961 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.99 | 10.359% | $51.8577 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.74 | 3.797% | $184.4888 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.30 | 3.419% | $25.1308 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.45 | $1,048.5705 | $1,048.57 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.60 | |