| 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 | $231.78 | 10.506% | $256.1308 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.25 | 10.606% | $217.0643 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.98 | 11.645% | $97.1088 | $97.11 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.67 | 5.606% | $101.0333 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 12.383% | $196.1083 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.31 | 10.424% | $194.6886 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.63 | 4.735% | $223.7454 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.12 | $1,285.8795 | $1,285.88 | $1,285.90 | $1,285.80 | |