| 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 | $230.92 | 12.535% | $259.8658 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.29 | 6.769% | $101.7402 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.61 | 6.622% | $104.0737 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.72 | 7.826% | $159.2806 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.49 | 9.696% | $185.9238 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.73 | 5.381% | $22.8993 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.96 | 9.318% | $87.4107 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.72 | $921.1941 | $921.19 | $921.15 | $921.20 | |