| 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 | $241.72 | 8.344% | $261.8891 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.36 | 12.149% | $19.4691 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.78 | 11.697% | $142.7264 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.78 | 12.815% | $246.8167 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.31 | 9.151% | $214.2743 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.68 | 4.456% | $134.414 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.85 | 8.330% | $177.4987 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.48 | $1,197.0883 | $1,197.09 | $1,197.05 | $1,197.10 | |