| 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 | $213.61 | 10.185% | $235.3662 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.46 | 6.276% | $56.8151 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.66 | 3.372% | $209.4937 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.67 | 12.235% | $260.0148 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.98 | 7.377% | $260.9046 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.90 | 4.834% | $44.9738 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.78 | 8.465% | $218.8607 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.06 | $1,286.4289 | $1,286.42 | $1,286.35 | $1,286.50 | |