| 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 | $228.50 | 12.525% | $257.1196 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.99 | 12.159% | $264.684 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.94 | 13.294% | $255.9765 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 3.619% | $140.4037 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.29 | 11.382% | $176.3066 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.55 | 6.580% | $45.3498 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.69 | 8.163% | $172.7255 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.46 | $1,312.5657 | $1,312.57 | $1,312.60 | $1,312.50 | |