| 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 | $236.74 | 12.516% | $266.3704 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 13.715% | $19.1723 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.35 | 10.601% | $107.6701 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.93 | 9.375% | $69.9234 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 12.515% | $6.3571 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 13.771% | $99.3335 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.30 | 8.140% | $26.278 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.14 | $595.1048 | $595.10 | $595.05 | $595.20 | |