| 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 | $229.25 | 12.312% | $257.4753 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.79 | 5.270% | $209.2662 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.40 | 9.204% | $150.0463 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.70 | 10.255% | $9.5922 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 5.729% | $250.8421 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.82 | 11.444% | $37.6904 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.30 | 11.218% | $44.8209 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.51 | $959.7334 | $959.74 | $959.75 | $959.70 | |