| 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 | $234.58 | 11.734% | $262.1056 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.66 | 4.276% | $21.5434 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.81 | 3.116% | $187.4752 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.81 | 11.776% | $152.9207 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.63 | 10.400% | $174.0235 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.64 | 10.438% | $235.9397 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.25 | 9.115% | $48.2834 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.38 | $1,082.2915 | $1,082.29 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.20 | |