| 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 | $235.45 | 9.254% | $257.2385 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.27 | 11.189% | $130.3913 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.48 | 3.868% | $24.3882 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.87 | 11.674% | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.86 | 11.282% | $157.8646 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.90 | 11.212% | $163.3704 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.88 | 13.393% | $48.6229 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.71 | $961.5259 | $961.52 | $961.50 | $961.60 | |