| 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 | $231.46 | 11.438% | $257.9344 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.27 | 3.860% | $132.1826 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.45 | 7.130% | $120.4677 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.76 | 10.750% | $277.7167 | $277.72 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.87 | 5.404% | $48.3488 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.88 | 11.547% | $96.912 | $96.91 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.41 | 10.852% | $205.5307 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.10 | $1,139.0929 | $1,139.09 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.00 | |