| 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 | $211.87 | 11.505% | $236.2456 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.90 | 13.433% | $183.648 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.55 | 10.343% | $104.3293 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.39 | 5.221% | $230.8444 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.61 | 9.835% | $196.1763 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.71 | 5.122% | $248.8343 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.60 | 10.453% | $98.9659 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.63 | $1,299.0438 | $1,299.05 | $1,299.10 | $1,298.90 | |