| 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 | $230.38 | 8.688% | $250.3954 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.89 | 13.108% | $23.6283 | $23.63 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.87 | 7.129% | $172.3384 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.71 | 12.423% | $255.9984 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.32 | 13.823% | $151.7488 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.99 | 12.154% | $218.6891 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.37 | 4.295% | $97.3802 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.53 | $1,170.1786 | $1,170.19 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.10 | |