| 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 | $234.55 | 11.253% | $260.9439 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.45 | 13.823% | $278.2403 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.79 | 10.179% | $26.2116 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.84 | 11.148% | $38.724 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.78 | 6.666% | $82.9648 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.69 | 13.630% | $271.2234 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.93 | 7.510% | $39.7034 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.03 | $998.0114 | $997.99 | $997.95 | $997.90 | |