| 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 | $210.73 | 11.858% | $235.7184 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.26 | 10.610% | $265.7516 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.73 | 5.179% | $39.684 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.84 | 9.284% | $66.4884 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.68 | 13.632% | $35.9986 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 6.741% | $264.4615 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.99 | 8.582% | $71.6533 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.99 | $979.7558 | $979.75 | $979.75 | $979.90 | |