| 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 | $202.53 | 13.257% | $229.3794 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.80 | 7.260% | $65.2141 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.49 | 7.432% | $141.2623 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.64 | 8.345% | $96.037 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.71 | 10.544% | $117.9615 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.76 | 13.277% | $259.1325 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.37 | 8.702% | $62.3623 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.30 | $971.3491 | $971.34 | $971.35 | $971.40 | |