| 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 | $231.39 | 11.296% | $257.5278 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.46 | 7.378% | $200.217 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.59 | 13.441% | $251.3739 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.97 | 9.315% | $231.715 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.39 | 9.702% | $268.1007 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.27 | 7.500% | $199.1653 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.72 | 4.583% | $86.5111 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.79 | $1,494.6108 | $1,494.62 | $1,494.55 | $1,494.60 | |