| 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 | $227.86 | 12.828% | $257.0899 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.68 | 5.567% | $18.6642 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.69 | 13.176% | $132.0651 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 7.142% | $49.7139 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 7.701% | $265.8384 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.37 | 5.406% | $178.5261 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.56 | 13.290% | $264.6001 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.39 | $1,166.4977 | $1,166.50 | $1,166.50 | $1,166.50 | |