| 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 | $235.69 | 13.796% | $268.2058 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.39 | 3.542% | $83.2374 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.72 | 3.464% | $236.6429 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.42 | 13.858% | $229.3328 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.98 | 10.475% | $98.3007 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.47 | 6.811% | $169.2634 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.83 | 5.679% | $70.6253 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.50 | $1,155.6083 | $1,155.61 | $1,155.65 | $1,155.50 | |