| 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 | $235.36 | 9.352% | $257.3709 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.66 | 11.683% | $73.3311 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.32 | 7.340% | $159.2067 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.26 | 5.732% | $205.395 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.28 | 7.837% | $227.838 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.57 | 11.823% | $173.963 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.67 | 12.108% | $149.8548 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.12 | $1,246.9595 | $1,246.96 | $1,246.95 | $1,247.00 | |