| 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 | $231.76 | 12.777% | $261.372 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.90 | 10.823% | $197.1541 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.79 | 6.229% | $96.4453 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.58 | 7.548% | $68.379 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 13.800% | $194.3363 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.40 | 12.297% | $221.6743 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.60 | 5.468% | $49.1481 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.80 | $1,088.5091 | $1,088.51 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | |