| 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 | $239.98 | 9.425% | $262.5981 | $262.60 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.90 | 8.780% | $186.9928 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.30 | 12.399% | $238.6231 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.40 | 3.780% | $89.6659 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.72 | 8.366% | $97.226 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.51 | 4.454% | $110.2094 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.58 | 7.478% | $171.5134 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.39 | $1,156.8287 | $1,156.83 | $1,156.80 | $1,156.80 | |