| 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 | $236.31 | 9.855% | $259.5984 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.77 | 4.857% | $180.1129 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.27 | 12.568% | $127.5058 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.90 | 12.766% | $12.2915 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.81 | 11.400% | $243.7543 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.26 | 7.147% | $164.2135 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 7.463% | $227.0586 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.61 | $1,214.5350 | $1,214.53 | $1,214.50 | $1,214.60 | |