| 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 | $236.65 | 9.734% | $259.6855 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.77 | 8.846% | $172.8148 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.91 | 4.225% | $93.7087 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.90 | 13.819% | $119.3961 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 4.144% | $56.0815 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.87 | 7.718% | $208.8329 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.37 | 10.828% | $276.3718 | $276.37 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.32 | $1,186.8913 | $1,186.89 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.90 | |