| 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 | $236.38 | 9.353% | $258.4886 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.72 | 6.624% | $145.7763 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.34 | 7.815% | $16.5388 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.75 | 7.176% | $248.3804 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.38 | 10.579% | $31.3823 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.31 | 10.416% | $178.112 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.90 | 9.637% | $260.8264 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.78 | $1,139.5048 | $1,139.51 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.50 | |