| 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 | $234.30 | 11.138% | $260.3963 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.80 | 9.559% | $100.5752 | $100.58 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.92 | 10.805% | $229.2777 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.61 | 10.617% | $203.1039 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.66 | 13.684% | $42.8134 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.43 | 5.624% | $256.0643 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 6.227% | $178.9819 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.21 | $1,271.2127 | $1,271.21 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.30 | |