| 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 | $231.90 | 9.707% | $254.4105 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.37 | 13.437% | $99.1099 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.81 | 13.561% | $273.4662 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.77 | 13.385% | $278.6663 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.59 | 5.534% | $22.7848 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.30 | 12.783% | $131.1666 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 12.317% | $206.068 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.21 | $1,265.6723 | $1,265.68 | $1,265.60 | $1,265.80 | |