| 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 | $237.97 | 8.494% | $258.1832 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.99 | 11.688% | $118.3781 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.87 | 5.762% | $224.0779 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.58 | 12.326% | $156.7846 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.99 | 3.504% | $256.6796 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.80 | 11.346% | $58.7907 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.81 | 10.564% | $267.3548 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.01 | $1,340.2489 | $1,340.24 | $1,340.35 | $1,340.40 | |