| 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 | $229.99 | 13.702% | $261.5032 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.88 | 5.500% | $103.2634 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.72 | 11.439% | $69.8945 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.99 | 12.326% | $206.6686 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.82 | 4.866% | $63.7795 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.95 | 7.388% | $216.8701 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.66 | 4.421% | $159.4091 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.01 | $1,081.3884 | $1,081.38 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.50 | |