| 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 | $239.96 | 7.513% | $257.9882 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.55 | 5.293% | $53.2256 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.26 | 11.504% | $50.4667 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.76 | 7.231% | $198.12 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.92 | 11.408% | $130.2582 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.87 | 12.375% | $125.7139 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.80 | 11.146% | $119.8154 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.12 | $935.5880 | $935.60 | $935.55 | $935.60 | |