| 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 | $237.89 | 9.648% | $260.8416 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 13.760% | $52.0452 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.58 | 3.855% | $221.8135 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.50 | 5.129% | $162.4243 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.77 | 4.531% | $207.7763 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.43 | 12.192% | $165.4047 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.69 | 12.693% | $113.4706 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.61 | $1,183.7762 | $1,183.77 | $1,183.75 | $1,183.70 | |