| 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 | $231.52 | 11.218% | $257.4919 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.51 | 11.578% | $86.4841 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.41 | 11.133% | $181.6024 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 9.540% | $265.4483 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.66 | 8.289% | $116.5839 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.87 | 3.536% | $100.2953 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.26 | 4.599% | $154.0325 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.56 | $1,161.9384 | $1,161.93 | $1,162.00 | $1,161.90 | |