| 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 | $234.73 | 9.583% | $257.2242 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.48 | 12.863% | $147.2636 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.28 | 13.311% | $279.0623 | $279.06 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.67 | 10.402% | $116.6618 | $116.66 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.80 | 8.874% | $81.4378 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 13.403% | $16.8063 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.87 | 9.497% | $223.2315 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.65 | $1,121.6875 | $1,121.68 | $1,121.65 | $1,121.70 | |