| 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 | $212.88 | 9.855% | $233.8593 | $233.86 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.71 | 11.568% | $86.6995 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.97 | 8.384% | $38.9857 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 10.593% | $257.4163 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.55 | 12.798% | $145.0018 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.56 | 4.746% | $143.0411 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.42 | 8.265% | $267.8693 | $267.87 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.85 | $1,172.8730 | $1,172.88 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.90 | |