| 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 | $230.82 | 11.255% | $256.7988 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.66 | 12.315% | $163.598 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.93 | 12.147% | $186.0855 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.75 | 5.330% | $43.9753 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.87 | 3.266% | $78.3479 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.81 | 13.481% | $277.8128 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.33 | 3.674% | $193.1758 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.17 | $1,199.7941 | $1,199.81 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.80 | |