| 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 | $231.88 | 10.665% | $256.61 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.28 | 9.844% | $163.9751 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.58 | 10.753% | $176.7396 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.92 | 12.744% | $87.8501 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.55 | 12.842% | $282.7256 | $282.73 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.44 | 7.869% | $165.5142 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.52 | 3.344% | $116.2827 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.17 | $1,249.6973 | $1,249.70 | $1,249.75 | $1,249.70 | |