| 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 | $230.73 | 11.580% | $257.4485 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.55 | 5.439% | $189.3157 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.97 | 6.308% | $240.2242 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.37 | 9.296% | $154.5118 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.40 | 12.339% | $230.7443 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 3.659% | $36.6746 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.31 | 9.684% | $94.6683 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.71 | $1,203.5874 | $1,203.58 | $1,203.50 | $1,203.50 | |