| 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 | $212.28 | 12.718% | $239.2778 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.99 | 11.421% | $94.6967 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.58 | 4.616% | $186.8233 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 8.870% | $257.5102 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.74 | 8.114% | $255.9491 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.96 | 13.406% | $92.9476 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.92 | 10.298% | $38.5161 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.00 | $1,165.7208 | $1,165.73 | $1,165.70 | $1,165.60 | |