| 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 | $231.50 | 11.184% | $257.391 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.92 | 4.620% | $55.3649 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.48 | 13.404% | $189.929 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.92 | 9.122% | $61.021 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.85 | 9.185% | $12.9384 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.58 | 5.698% | $28.0945 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.65 | 4.264% | $248.826 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.90 | $853.5648 | $853.56 | $853.60 | $853.50 | |