| 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 | $230.45 | 11.569% | $257.1108 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.99 | 11.531% | $52.4084 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.69 | 13.281% | $278.3201 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.53 | 9.633% | $215.4617 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.77 | 13.751% | $257.9531 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.32 | 10.360% | $20.218 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.85 | 7.688% | $234.5983 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.60 | $1,316.0704 | $1,316.07 | $1,316.00 | $1,316.10 | |