| 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 | $230.52 | 13.393% | $261.3935 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 13.768% | $9.4996 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 12.340% | $161.7247 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 9.351% | $91.6033 | $91.60 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.51 | 13.292% | $188.6425 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.52 | 13.351% | $196.6867 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.69 | 8.686% | $86.6119 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.32 | $996.1622 | $996.15 | $996.15 | $996.10 | |