| 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 | $230.97 | 13.170% | $261.3887 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.25 | 10.409% | $51.0642 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.95 | 5.846% | $198.9376 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.29 | 3.114% | $195.1845 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.32 | 4.135% | $102.3855 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.71 | 7.560% | $19.0489 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.93 | 5.691% | $22.1211 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.42 | $850.1305 | $850.13 | $850.15 | $850.10 | |