| 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 | $208.96 | 12.834% | $235.7779 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 9.495% | $16.8622 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.34 | 7.611% | $63.8564 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 6.185% | $262.2026 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.76 | 7.657% | $6.201 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.57 | 13.650% | $277.9538 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 7.328% | $232.4188 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.51 | $1,095.2727 | $1,095.27 | $1,095.25 | $1,095.40 | |