| 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 | $237.28 | 9.550% | $259.9402 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.68 | 5.870% | $136.2335 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.44 | 12.595% | $236.9449 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.72 | 9.457% | $50.0437 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.38 | 12.566% | $43.2028 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.76 | 3.781% | $178.2542 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.88 | 6.268% | $81.6988 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.14 | $986.3181 | $986.30 | $986.35 | $986.20 | |