| 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 | $229.47 | 12.195% | $257.4539 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.93 | 4.386% | $10.3655 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.82 | 9.544% | $189.3139 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.99 | 8.694% | $66.2925 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.47 | 9.480% | $234.8018 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.95 | 9.535% | $132.4826 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.84 | 13.577% | $267.86 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.47 | $1,158.5702 | $1,158.56 | $1,158.55 | $1,158.70 | |