| 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 | $236.30 | 10.500% | $261.1115 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.88 | 11.275% | $167.8917 | $167.89 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.84 | 12.543% | $60.5932 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.68 | 5.165% | $25.9547 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.56 | 7.690% | $231.0597 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 4.808% | $129.92 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.81 | 13.777% | $38.468 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.03 | $914.9988 | $914.99 | $914.95 | $915.10 | |