| 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 | $218.64 | 8.259% | $236.6975 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.44 | 12.500% | $270.495 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.52 | 5.862% | $79.947 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 4.435% | $259.5314 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.78 | 10.315% | $38.3676 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.94 | 10.454% | $80.5651 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.79 | 6.747% | $91.5783 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.62 | $1,057.1819 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.20 | |