| 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 | $235.90 | 10.824% | $261.4338 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.86 | 10.659% | $148.1281 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.29 | 5.435% | $14.0123 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.90 | 6.521% | $163.9358 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.55 | 8.401% | $166.4497 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.87 | 6.598% | $86.2058 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.40 | 6.724% | $149.8405 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.77 | $990.0060 | $990.01 | $990.05 | $989.80 | |