| 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 | $231.35 | 11.157% | $257.1617 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.76 | 7.157% | $7.2438 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 5.418% | $169.2697 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.32 | 9.178% | $161.9328 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.80 | 11.117% | $115.3394 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.97 | 5.409% | $207.6241 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.64 | 9.835% | $257.7168 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.41 | $1,176.2883 | $1,176.28 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.20 | |