| 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 | $228.71 | 12.784% | $257.9483 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.28 | 5.611% | $92.1773 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.99 | 9.471% | $233.1623 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 7.666% | $222.621 | $222.62 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.47 | 7.103% | $124.7429 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.68 | 3.773% | $21.4603 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.60 | 5.676% | $180.2833 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.50 | $1,132.3954 | $1,132.39 | $1,132.40 | $1,132.40 | |