| 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 | $242.60 | 9.469% | $265.5718 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.81 | 9.418% | $179.2376 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.34 | 5.236% | $58.2376 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.47 | 11.279% | $155.2008 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.47 | 9.188% | $40.9127 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.61 | 12.338% | $48.9906 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.60 | 4.525% | $51.8444 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.90 | $799.9955 | $799.99 | $800.00 | $799.90 | |