| 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 | $238.57 | 8.731% | $259.3995 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.36 | 3.585% | $149.5353 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.74 | 10.537% | $95.8798 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.37 | 8.280% | $259.1898 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.32 | 11.594% | $106.3714 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 12.195% | $13.7663 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.89 | 5.581% | $102.2974 | $102.30 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.52 | $986.4395 | $986.45 | $986.45 | $986.50 | |