| 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 | $211.86 | 11.339% | $235.8828 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.25 | 9.834% | $70.5683 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.85 | 13.634% | $270.2785 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 13.195% | $16.368 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.79 | 5.406% | $91.4819 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.48 | 9.518% | $242.5605 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.82 | 5.577% | $150.7851 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.51 | $1,077.9251 | $1,077.93 | $1,077.95 | $1,078.10 | |