| 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 | $228.95 | 12.456% | $257.468 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.68 | 11.320% | $113.1902 | $113.19 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 3.545% | $203.6937 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.82 | 12.540% | $173.109 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 12.576% | $279.8076 | $279.81 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.69 | 7.645% | $248.3263 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.77 | 5.637% | $7.1516 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.18 | $1,282.7464 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.80 | |