| 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 | $241.56 | 8.632% | $262.4115 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.43 | 8.596% | $226.3466 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.91 | 5.528% | $181.4132 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.97 | 7.183% | $173.6043 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.39 | 11.650% | $103.1534 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.75 | 9.354% | $104.7065 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.65 | 7.680% | $137.4535 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.66 | $1,189.0890 | $1,189.08 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.10 | |