| 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 | $230.53 | 7.832% | $248.5851 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.62 | 10.166% | $215.5067 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.25 | 10.372% | $171.3525 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.77 | 6.244% | $160.1841 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.50 | 11.316% | $178.6622 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.45 | 13.693% | $13.0178 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.29 | 11.407% | $257.6733 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.41 | $1,244.9817 | $1,244.98 | $1,244.95 | $1,245.10 | |