| 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 | $235.76 | 8.533% | $255.8774 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.66 | 4.229% | $94.494 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.60 | 12.475% | $132.2706 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.81 | 12.363% | $195.2981 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.66 | 5.354% | $18.6055 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.99 | 3.588% | $259.9955 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.41 | 12.150% | $10.5533 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.89 | $967.0944 | $967.10 | $967.10 | $967.20 | |