| 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 | $235.92 | 9.831% | $259.1133 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.25 | 5.558% | $61.4875 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.39 | 5.141% | $91.8827 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.49 | 9.725% | $272.6557 | $272.66 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 9.427% | $235.2571 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 9.496% | $122.4822 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.40 | 13.640% | $116.3674 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.30 | $1,159.2459 | $1,159.25 | $1,159.25 | $1,159.40 | |