| 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 | $234.59 | 10.705% | $259.7029 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.66 | 8.254% | $168.5082 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.97 | 5.333% | $145.3279 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.61 | 12.172% | $73.596 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.96 | 9.583% | $203.7805 | $203.78 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.68 | 4.648% | $102.2202 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.59 | 6.635% | $236.2925 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.06 | $1,189.4282 | $1,189.43 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.40 | |