| 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 | $235.61 | 6.463% | $250.8375 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.65 | 7.825% | $20.1094 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.58 | 13.102% | $211.0257 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.81 | 10.192% | $243.315 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.74 | 9.182% | $59.7662 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.48 | 10.521% | $28.1608 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.68 | 6.480% | $172.1569 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.55 | $985.3715 | $985.39 | $985.35 | $985.40 | |