| 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 | $237.93 | 12.385% | $267.3976 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.78 | 12.496% | $229.2443 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.41 | 11.379% | $271.1076 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 12.291% | $14.0251 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.76 | 11.844% | $57.8905 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.78 | 9.638% | $148.8665 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.30 | 3.286% | $97.3987 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.45 | $1,085.9303 | $1,085.94 | $1,085.95 | $1,085.90 | |