| 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 | $205.83 | 12.434% | $231.4229 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.63 | 5.755% | $53.5438 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.28 | 10.612% | $239.2316 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.97 | 5.675% | $202.8643 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 12.120% | $18.3765 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.82 | 7.254% | $126.3667 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.82 | 9.672% | $85.3468 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.74 | $957.1526 | $957.15 | $957.15 | $957.10 | |