| 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 | $231.41 | 12.426% | $260.165 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.44 | 11.254% | $136.2194 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.27 | 12.651% | $108.4491 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 7.514% | $8.042 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.43 | 11.764% | $69.7743 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.29 | 11.826% | $216.1485 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.88 | 10.109% | $205.7717 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.20 | $1,004.5700 | $1,004.57 | $1,004.50 | $1,004.50 | |