| 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 | $212.90 | 12.525% | $239.5657 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 7.725% | $183.6927 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.81 | 3.360% | $156.9108 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.54 | 3.821% | $60.7768 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.72 | 4.693% | $100.2121 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.85 | 10.846% | $101.8121 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.41 | 5.333% | $124.7248 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.75 | $967.6950 | $967.69 | $967.65 | $967.70 | |