| 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 | $237.41 | 12.253% | $266.4998 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.71 | 6.599% | $144.6655 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.54 | 10.583% | $83.5344 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.52 | 12.496% | $243.5763 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.83 | 5.394% | $100.9991 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.31 | 7.765% | $237.4171 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.49 | 11.420% | $21.7158 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.81 | $1,098.4080 | $1,098.42 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.40 | |