| 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 | $226.59 | 11.731% | $253.1713 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.51 | 9.626% | $46.602 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.34 | 10.626% | $237.1158 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.84 | 9.268% | $175.7467 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.87 | 13.708% | $74.8995 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.64 | 9.336% | $268.573 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.61 | 11.669% | $85.5496 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.40 | $1,141.6579 | $1,141.66 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 | |