| 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 | $235.69 | 10.685% | $260.8735 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 13.407% | $272.0974 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.83 | 13.652% | $136.1892 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.86 | 11.386% | $229.2992 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.98 | 9.422% | $235.2354 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.76 | 7.781% | $246.5598 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.95 | 5.381% | $209.6555 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,444.00 | $1,589.9100 | $1,589.92 | $1,589.90 | $1,590.00 | |