| 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 | $110.93 | 5.834% | $117.4017 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.88 | 10.748% | $261.2324 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.32 | 9.290% | $212.3723 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.93 | 10.656% | $241.1526 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.90 | 9.360% | $170.4922 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.35 | 12.872% | $188.8913 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.83 | 6.277% | $245.3192 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.14 | $1,436.8617 | $1,436.85 | $1,436.85 | $1,436.90 | |