| 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 | $212.33 | 12.261% | $238.3638 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.91 | 4.836% | $209.5776 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.39 | 10.545% | $25.8565 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.91 | 10.381% | $262.6074 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.88 | 12.515% | $118.0057 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.65 | 4.699% | $129.4603 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.32 | 4.543% | $102.7867 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.39 | $1,086.6580 | $1,086.67 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.80 | |