| 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 | $231.77 | 11.821% | $259.1675 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 13.290% | $41.3282 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.71 | 8.143% | $187.8552 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.32 | 8.171% | $255.6297 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 5.444% | $18.4843 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.33 | 3.499% | $168.0099 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.70 | 6.331% | $205.9631 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.84 | $1,136.4379 | $1,136.44 | $1,136.45 | $1,136.50 | |