| 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 | $236.25 | 9.787% | $259.3718 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.40 | 5.144% | $249.6119 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.87 | 7.578% | $261.2747 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.99 | 5.677% | $131.0289 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.81 | 6.347% | $107.2084 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.32 | 12.701% | $113.0616 | $113.06 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.39 | 12.694% | $208.9234 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.03 | $1,330.4807 | $1,330.47 | $1,330.40 | $1,330.50 | |