| 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 | $243.25 | 6.842% | $259.8932 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 12.200% | $228.2148 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.92 | 5.359% | $96.846 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 9.514% | $174.0068 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 8.327% | $31.0898 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.43 | 11.404% | $163.1289 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.93 | 7.204% | $258.2866 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.52 | $1,211.4661 | $1,211.47 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.40 | |