| 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 | $231.87 | 8.444% | $251.4491 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.55 | 5.790% | $120.1245 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 13.818% | $209.3568 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.33 | 9.212% | $253.7322 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.40 | 11.506% | $29.4376 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.43 | 4.534% | $232.515 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 12.452% | $89.7929 | $89.79 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.37 | $1,186.4081 | $1,186.41 | $1,186.40 | $1,186.30 | |