| 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 | $238.89 | 6.439% | $254.2721 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.40 | 10.518% | $157.3776 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.49 | 11.200% | $240.7369 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.81 | 13.474% | $28.1529 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.49 | 10.363% | $255.4793 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 8.399% | $7.9131 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.73 | 3.219% | $96.7472 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.11 | $1,040.6791 | $1,040.68 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.70 | |