| 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 | $234.61 | 11.385% | $261.3203 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.35 | 10.354% | $147.1571 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.34 | 3.515% | $21.055 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.47 | 4.768% | $171.2642 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.63 | 4.644% | $207.8544 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.87 | 5.404% | $180.1038 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.67 | 9.284% | $95.8093 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.94 | $1,084.5641 | $1,084.56 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.70 | |