| 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 | $229.79 | 11.836% | $256.9879 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.37 | 3.145% | $38.5453 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.96 | 13.238% | $101.8689 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 12.666% | $192.0505 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.36 | 10.204% | $178.9272 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 6.783% | $235.4565 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.98 | 7.158% | $142.4987 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.42 | $1,146.3350 | $1,146.35 | $1,146.35 | $1,146.40 | |