| 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 | $207.59 | 12.418% | $233.3685 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.72 | 12.130% | $88.2687 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.94 | 8.227% | $49.7195 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.82 | 8.243% | $12.7943 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.74 | 9.380% | $86.1258 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.60 | 6.830% | $167.2958 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.37 | 9.584% | $259.0237 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.78 | $896.5963 | $896.60 | $896.55 | $896.60 | |