| 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 | $232.61 | 11.357% | $259.0275 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.26 | 5.612% | $187.2078 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 9.317% | $76.8608 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 12.440% | $146.7454 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.97 | 4.480% | $156.6887 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.58 | 6.601% | $137.0676 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 12.873% | $6.5015 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.00 | $970.0993 | $970.11 | $970.10 | $970.10 | |