| 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 | $230.76 | 13.175% | $261.1626 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.33 | 13.793% | $240.4787 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.43 | 12.872% | $109.9712 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.69 | 11.691% | $223.0358 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 6.548% | $169.8801 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.34 | 11.501% | $92.9249 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.95 | 8.152% | $175.1522 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.94 | $1,272.6055 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.70 | |