| 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 | $241.30 | 7.508% | $259.4168 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.63 | 8.832% | $210.7314 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.67 | 5.104% | $129.9821 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.28 | 7.614% | $22.9003 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 5.528% | $8.2945 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.50 | 11.822% | $252.1586 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.39 | 8.584% | $226.2782 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.63 | $1,109.7619 | $1,109.76 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.80 | |