| 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 | $236.73 | 8.820% | $257.6096 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.91 | 12.535% | $193.4589 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.33 | 13.320% | $259.8768 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.91 | 10.152% | $235.6261 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.61 | 13.806% | $86.0487 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.25 | 8.172% | $30.5586 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.96 | 9.846% | $68.0606 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.70 | $1,131.2393 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.30 | |