| 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 | $232.51 | 11.592% | $259.4626 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 5.414% | $70.1952 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.91 | 10.673% | $157.0561 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 7.348% | $48.6716 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.74 | 10.301% | $142.0015 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.36 | 3.230% | $31.3406 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.55 | 11.495% | $242.5574 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.00 | $951.2850 | $951.29 | $951.25 | $951.40 | |