| 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 | $232.30 | 11.765% | $259.6301 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.70 | 3.464% | $244.8993 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.35 | 6.475% | $256.9774 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.69 | 11.316% | $173.3079 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.68 | 10.731% | $249.8977 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.26 | 3.701% | $74.9343 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.82 | 11.367% | $270.4213 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,406.80 | $1,530.0680 | $1,530.07 | $1,530.10 | $1,530.00 | |