| 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 | $236.62 | 7.518% | $254.4091 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.88 | 9.386% | $110.3486 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.33 | 8.357% | $263.6651 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.59 | 11.277% | $177.587 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.54 | 11.314% | $6.1668 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.87 | 3.592% | $117.9602 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 7.320% | $42.4773 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.41 | $972.6141 | $972.63 | $972.60 | $972.70 | |