| 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 | $234.86 | 11.379% | $261.5847 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.80 | 12.624% | $218.2653 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.41 | 6.362% | $175.9334 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.71 | 4.581% | $144.0185 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.93 | 10.539% | $24.2412 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.94 | 8.278% | $147.1931 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.34 | 6.643% | $15.2926 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.99 | $986.5288 | $986.52 | $986.55 | $986.50 | |