| 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 | $230.59 | 11.173% | $256.3538 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.77 | 5.827% | $41.0291 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.66 | 11.713% | $82.2878 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.30 | 6.672% | $57.9229 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.83 | 8.277% | $145.9899 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.95 | 7.584% | $243.086 | $243.09 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.78 | 6.444% | $246.7159 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.88 | $1,073.3854 | $1,073.39 | $1,073.40 | $1,073.40 | |