| 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 | $208.59 | 9.850% | $229.1361 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.87 | 3.673% | $186.4766 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.29 | 11.753% | $274.1189 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.46 | 12.851% | $90.7999 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.57 | 11.425% | $110.9459 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.62 | 6.485% | $118.8586 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.31 | 8.416% | $256.1978 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.71 | $1,266.5338 | $1,266.55 | $1,266.55 | $1,266.50 | |