| 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 | $234.28 | 10.576% | $259.0575 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.92 | 7.782% | $268.291 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.70 | 10.641% | $68.2655 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.59 | 8.748% | $157.2387 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.46 | 9.254% | $137.0701 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.55 | 13.382% | $239.8596 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.25 | 5.814% | $55.2878 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.75 | $1,185.0702 | $1,185.08 | $1,185.05 | $1,185.20 | |