| 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 | $231.73 | 11.190% | $257.6606 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.87 | 9.771% | $210.6176 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.62 | 4.108% | $226.5598 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.25 | 10.367% | $222.1136 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.87 | 12.502% | $225.9828 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.54 | 6.739% | $214.0544 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.54 | 8.376% | $224.9236 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,451.42 | $1,581.9124 | $1,581.90 | $1,581.85 | $1,582.00 | |