| 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 | $236.97 | 9.319% | $259.0532 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.39 | 8.745% | $259.2372 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.67 | 12.408% | $162.6207 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.67 | 3.352% | $107.145 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.96 | 10.873% | $229.4628 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.74 | 4.858% | $35.3791 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.55 | 5.782% | $53.4728 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.95 | $1,106.3708 | $1,106.37 | $1,106.35 | $1,106.40 | |