| 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 | $237.48 | 9.395% | $259.7912 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.55 | 12.325% | $172.475 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.79 | 13.421% | $165.3565 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 6.275% | $7.1629 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.60 | 11.388% | $29.6292 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.85 | 10.865% | $163.9139 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.76 | 3.658% | $40.1778 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.77 | $838.5065 | $838.51 | $838.55 | $838.60 | |