| 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 | $231.34 | 11.272% | $257.4166 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.92 | 11.806% | $93.8276 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.28 | 12.632% | $103.9368 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.41 | 5.842% | $29.0113 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.41 | 10.294% | $261.849 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.83 | 7.734% | $48.2972 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.54 | 13.671% | $160.8899 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.73 | $955.2284 | $955.24 | $955.25 | $955.10 | |