| 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 | $206.60 | 11.450% | $230.2557 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.30 | 8.285% | $268.8717 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.57 | 4.697% | $25.7241 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.87 | 7.162% | $52.3701 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.92 | 4.187% | $28.0471 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.77 | 7.235% | $147.7377 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 5.364% | $260.1121 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.90 | $1,013.1185 | $1,013.12 | $1,013.05 | $1,013.10 | |