| 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 | $234.85 | 9.725% | $257.6892 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.77 | 6.816% | $251.8401 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.39 | 5.767% | $221.4655 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.76 | 13.560% | $53.1007 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.93 | 4.321% | $138.6739 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.89 | 5.512% | $76.9077 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.80 | 8.261% | $185.9924 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.39 | $1,185.6695 | $1,185.67 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.70 | |