| 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 | $231.94 | 11.536% | $258.6966 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.39 | 9.550% | $261.1562 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.61 | 8.323% | $250.8869 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.45 | 10.834% | $31.5323 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.63 | 11.506% | $137.8549 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.90 | 13.838% | $16.9619 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.96 | 12.516% | $231.738 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.88 | $1,188.8268 | $1,188.83 | $1,188.85 | $1,188.90 | |