| 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 | $232.37 | 11.378% | $258.8091 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.59 | 3.249% | $84.2409 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.53 | 10.200% | $149.3541 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.80 | 8.669% | $143.2257 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.25 | 5.763% | $221.3091 | $221.31 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.85 | 9.230% | $22.7745 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.47 | 9.747% | $209.0351 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.86 | $1,088.7485 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.70 | |