| 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 | $235.30 | 9.768% | $258.2841 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.87 | 8.640% | $22.6732 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.84 | 9.375% | $190.1375 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.43 | 11.457% | $265.7469 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.40 | 6.240% | $99.2282 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.27 | 12.420% | $80.1217 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.47 | 4.475% | $254.3653 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.58 | $1,170.5569 | $1,170.56 | $1,170.55 | $1,170.50 | |