| 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 | $235.40 | 9.334% | $257.3722 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.55 | 6.175% | $20.7572 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.81 | 12.354% | $217.7533 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.79 | 6.746% | $45.6766 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.32 | 7.229% | $131.1625 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.79 | 5.718% | $206.9853 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.87 | 11.558% | $235.2424 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.53 | $1,114.9495 | $1,114.95 | $1,114.95 | $1,115.10 | |