| 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 | $181.95 | 11.629% | $203.109 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.28 | 11.355% | $229.7031 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.42 | 4.770% | $238.2679 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.73 | 12.677% | $136.0349 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.35 | 13.423% | $160.3234 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.49 | 3.668% | $256.5679 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.96 | 9.448% | $6.5231 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.18 | $1,230.5293 | $1,230.52 | $1,230.45 | $1,230.50 | |