| 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 | $116.37 | 13.738% | $132.3569 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 12.771% | $87.702 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.73 | 13.774% | $279.5769 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.61 | 8.465% | $260.9776 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.83 | 8.812% | $18.3131 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.88 | 6.755% | $66.06 | $66.06 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.89 | 13.643% | $251.026 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.08 | $1,096.0125 | $1,096.02 | $1,096.05 | $1,096.10 | |