| 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 | $234.99 | 11.698% | $262.4791 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.68 | 12.460% | $211.0649 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.50 | 10.366% | $147.3386 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.40 | 5.668% | $170.5482 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 5.680% | $218.5779 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.53 | 8.664% | $162.4853 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.68 | 7.130% | $123.928 | $123.93 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.61 | $1,296.4220 | $1,296.43 | $1,296.50 | $1,296.40 | |