| 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 | $231.31 | 11.374% | $257.6192 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.30 | 9.296% | $10.1645 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.71 | 6.215% | $75.1046 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.85 | 6.605% | $249.2958 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.80 | 3.112% | $159.6174 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.27 | 9.678% | $237.2006 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.81 | 11.780% | $6.4944 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.05 | $995.4965 | $995.49 | $995.45 | $995.50 | |