| 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 | $234.97 | 9.871% | $258.1639 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.27 | 11.275% | $228.4142 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.96 | 11.103% | $213.2733 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.91 | 12.715% | $205.0399 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.48 | 13.269% | $80.9647 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.33 | 9.752% | $40.9704 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.38 | 13.654% | $267.5188 | $267.52 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.30 | $1,294.3452 | $1,294.33 | $1,294.25 | $1,294.40 | |