| 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 | $239.73 | 6.725% | $255.8518 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.40 | 12.628% | $11.7133 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.62 | 5.244% | $28.016 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.91 | 11.257% | $26.6015 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.66 | 5.334% | $214.5232 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.62 | 6.550% | $193.5161 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.46 | 8.204% | $177.9523 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.40 | $908.1742 | $908.17 | $908.10 | $908.20 | |