| 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 | $228.75 | 11.230% | $254.4386 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.30 | 8.422% | $186.8111 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.81 | 9.872% | $234.9173 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.71 | 10.613% | $207.6317 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.29 | 13.757% | $203.9549 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.41 | 10.122% | $161.2296 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.48 | 8.395% | $12.4437 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.75 | $1,261.4269 | $1,261.42 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.30 | |