| 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 | $51.93 | 10.105% | $57.1775 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.48 | 12.346% | $202.7621 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 13.565% | $283.356 | $283.36 | $283.35 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 9.573% | $133.2627 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.45 | 10.392% | $190.371 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.56 | 3.598% | $236.7836 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.61 | 11.265% | $153.1118 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.16 | $1,256.8247 | $1,256.82 | $1,256.80 | $1,257.00 | |