| 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 | $205.93 | 11.364% | $229.3319 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.80 | 10.386% | $159.8389 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.49 | 9.360% | $94.5855 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.42 | 11.164% | $171.6594 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.57 | 6.484% | $77.2754 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.41 | 11.474% | $265.7652 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.25 | 12.512% | $259.0589 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.87 | $1,257.5152 | $1,257.53 | $1,257.55 | $1,257.60 | |