| 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 | $231.87 | 11.142% | $257.705 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.37 | 8.708% | $238.4727 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.74 | 12.266% | $34.5106 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.67 | 11.644% | $17.4946 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.71 | 11.792% | $37.6851 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 3.637% | $258.0043 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.76 | 6.715% | $234.5169 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.07 | $1,078.3892 | $1,078.39 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.40 | |