| 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 | $230.78 | 12.791% | $260.2991 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.99 | 3.153% | $173.2867 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.74 | 13.432% | $175.5247 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.33 | 11.360% | $42.6843 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.87 | 13.222% | $177.6114 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.25 | 7.333% | $62.5215 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.65 | 4.495% | $257.7369 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.61 | $1,149.6646 | $1,149.66 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.60 | |