| 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 | $232.92 | 11.334% | $259.3192 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.73 | 13.611% | $188.2875 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.64 | 9.580% | $77.4073 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.89 | 10.331% | $158.7553 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.99 | 9.240% | $48.0547 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.37 | 11.369% | $176.3751 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 11.787% | $277.187 | $277.19 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.50 | $1,185.3861 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.50 | |