| 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 | $230.78 | 11.558% | $257.4536 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.96 | 10.270% | $152.1285 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.81 | 12.119% | $193.7528 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.26 | 12.661% | $236.881 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.48 | 4.529% | $142.6612 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.28 | 3.849% | $179.9495 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.84 | 11.426% | $20.9927 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.41 | $1,183.8193 | $1,183.81 | $1,183.85 | $1,183.90 | |