| 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 | $230.63 | 11.636% | $257.4661 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.74 | 7.337% | $37.2889 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.33 | 8.364% | $160.7363 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.25 | 4.353% | $84.7868 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 6.413% | $174.0172 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.56 | 13.386% | $78.8713 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.82 | 8.517% | $184.2836 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.86 | $977.4502 | $977.46 | $977.45 | $977.50 | |