| 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 | $228.83 | 3.675% | $237.2395 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.82 | 11.344% | $262.5714 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.31 | 5.687% | $172.5974 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.61 | 13.858% | $262.5679 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.84 | 12.438% | $208.9548 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.61 | 10.743% | $150.1786 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.66 | 11.595% | $222.8106 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,379.68 | $1,516.9202 | $1,516.92 | $1,516.90 | $1,517.00 | |