| 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 | $230.79 | 13.248% | $261.3651 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.31 | 10.543% | $83.2499 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.63 | 5.867% | $62.0698 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.98 | 10.665% | $195.8549 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.52 | 13.850% | $113.3035 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.34 | 4.192% | $222.2832 | $222.28 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.41 | 11.122% | $228.2557 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.98 | $1,166.3821 | $1,166.38 | $1,166.35 | $1,166.50 | |