| 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 | $233.57 | 11.262% | $259.8747 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.70 | 13.272% | $199.0189 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.31 | 11.138% | $83.698 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.54 | 6.434% | $9.0895 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.86 | 5.848% | $187.2028 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.30 | 12.435% | $97.0314 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.55 | 6.470% | $146.4495 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.83 | $982.3648 | $982.36 | $982.35 | $982.30 | |