| 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 | $232.74 | 11.150% | $258.6905 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.52 | 5.750% | $55.5399 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.34 | 9.377% | $157.8748 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 4.519% | $256.3956 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.85 | 11.820% | $230.1815 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.79 | 5.618% | $128.6322 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.40 | 12.459% | $273.7252 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.95 | $1,361.0397 | $1,361.04 | $1,361.10 | $1,361.00 | |