| 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 | $232.32 | 12.816% | $262.0941 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.37 | 13.608% | $42.4553 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.90 | 12.516% | $137.157 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.59 | 10.570% | $138.8649 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.76 | 10.854% | $105.0453 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.25 | 13.136% | $259.3643 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.60 | 3.171% | $26.4118 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.79 | $971.3927 | $971.39 | $971.35 | $971.50 | |