| 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 | $239.89 | 8.574% | $260.4582 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.82 | 9.369% | $93.8605 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.37 | 3.827% | $81.3692 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.49 | 9.293% | $218.0286 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.64 | 3.850% | $100.3606 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 8.873% | $187.1091 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 6.775% | $191.6184 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.53 | $1,132.8046 | $1,132.81 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.90 | |