| 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 | $233.73 | 10.563% | $258.4189 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.80 | 3.817% | $204.3119 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 7.730% | $124.2989 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.33 | 11.648% | $82.988 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.35 | 13.611% | $69.7003 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.72 | 8.454% | $164.5464 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.54 | 8.517% | $194.8314 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.85 | $1,099.0958 | $1,099.10 | $1,099.10 | $1,099.00 | |