| 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 | $238.40 | 7.255% | $255.6959 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.50 | 5.178% | $219.2961 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.45 | 11.631% | $105.4355 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.76 | 12.729% | $137.2588 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.65 | 8.125% | $39.6278 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.76 | 5.824% | $13.5031 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.25 | 7.854% | $57.4323 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.77 | $828.2495 | $828.26 | $828.30 | $828.20 | |