| 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 | $86.26 | 12.691% | $97.2073 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 8.726% | $86.796 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.38 | 10.364% | $133.9598 | $133.96 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.92 | 10.337% | $59.4937 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.66 | 7.171% | $159.3204 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.79 | 4.362% | $240.8571 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.52 | 10.320% | $268.6513 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.36 | $1,046.2856 | $1,046.29 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.40 | |