| 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 | $238.66 | 8.712% | $259.4521 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 9.565% | $86.0743 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 4.755% | $209.2272 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.32 | 8.425% | $195.512 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.68 | 7.178% | $187.2185 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.81 | 12.297% | $208.6591 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.45 | 7.757% | $86.6905 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.21 | $1,232.8337 | $1,232.83 | $1,232.80 | $1,232.90 | |