| 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 | $238.34 | 9.745% | $261.5662 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.72 | 13.230% | $194.4386 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.55 | 9.289% | $229.0151 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.84 | 10.618% | $108.2287 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 7.315% | $57.7891 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.62 | 6.809% | $158.7395 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.70 | 8.587% | $19.2199 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.62 | $1,028.9971 | $1,029.01 | $1,029.00 | $1,028.90 | |