| 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 | $233.84 | 11.393% | $260.4814 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.55 | 5.689% | $263.7469 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.52 | 12.800% | $165.2746 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.90 | 11.627% | $44.5392 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.73 | 11.246% | $253.3405 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.29 | 11.398% | $35.9704 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.64 | 11.191% | $234.2127 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.47 | $1,257.5657 | $1,257.56 | $1,257.55 | $1,257.50 | |