| 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 | $236.27 | 9.346% | $258.3518 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.35 | 13.136% | $120.3201 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.71 | 13.584% | $158.6882 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.77 | 10.299% | $49.3809 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.94 | 13.728% | $81.8159 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.41 | 5.780% | $192.9533 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.86 | 7.380% | $85.7537 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.31 | $947.2639 | $947.26 | $947.25 | $947.40 | |