| 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 | $236.79 | 9.404% | $259.0577 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 13.357% | $259.1114 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.83 | 10.342% | $68.2245 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.37 | 9.504% | $79.248 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 4.241% | $8.996 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.32 | 4.174% | $134.7178 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.61 | 7.370% | $140.236 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.13 | $949.5914 | $949.60 | $949.55 | $949.50 | |