| 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 | $236.96 | 9.500% | $259.4712 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.74 | 9.128% | $249.6194 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.43 | 5.732% | $136.8489 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.99 | 11.116% | $95.5486 | $95.55 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 9.758% | $8.5831 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.65 | 8.601% | $43.0603 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.68 | 9.811% | $86.3993 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.27 | $879.5308 | $879.53 | $879.50 | $879.50 | |