| 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 | $231.95 | 11.777% | $259.2668 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 13.253% | $8.494 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.43 | 3.708% | $215.1215 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.34 | 3.589% | $245.8581 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.44 | 12.602% | $148.0041 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.34 | 10.341% | $195.6787 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.83 | 10.179% | $20.7467 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.83 | $1,093.1699 | $1,093.17 | $1,093.15 | $1,093.20 | |