| 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 | $234.33 | 13.259% | $265.3998 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.35 | 11.697% | $96.4504 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 12.508% | $168.3345 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.31 | 5.438% | $41.4477 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.82 | 8.131% | $58.1961 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.42 | 12.794% | $201.2471 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.58 | 9.590% | $268.0352 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.43 | $1,099.1108 | $1,099.12 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.00 | |