| 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 | $237.72 | 9.143% | $259.4547 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.34 | 9.483% | $16.7947 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.43 | 9.858% | $210.3012 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.98 | 12.366% | $178.6395 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.65 | 11.797% | $260.0957 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.35 | 10.785% | $79.0451 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.28 | 3.760% | $131.0281 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.75 | $1,135.3590 | $1,135.36 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.30 | |