| 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 | $238.69 | 8.498% | $258.9739 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.79 | 8.381% | $212.1992 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.65 | 10.250% | $6.2291 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.63 | 10.755% | $157.9699 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.60 | 11.360% | $238.9786 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.98 | 9.733% | $41.6766 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.53 | 6.390% | $39.9282 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.87 | $955.9555 | $955.96 | $956.00 | $956.00 | |