| 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 | $234.97 | 11.417% | $261.7965 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.50 | 10.606% | $72.4469 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.32 | 3.719% | $217.1046 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.46 | 12.521% | $179.426 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.30 | 10.307% | $213.2234 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.79 | 5.645% | $99.0844 | $99.08 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.27 | 9.688% | $217.4784 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.61 | $1,260.5602 | $1,260.56 | $1,260.60 | $1,260.50 | |