| 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 | $97.88 | 5.840% | $103.5962 | $103.60 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 9.377% | $79.5718 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.40 | 9.739% | $219.917 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 10.515% | $240.3149 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.95 | 9.587% | $109.5322 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.62 | 7.180% | $261.1119 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.70 | 3.220% | $222.6455 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.75 | $1,236.6895 | $1,236.69 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.60 | |