| 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 | $124.25 | 10.399% | $137.1708 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.72 | 5.395% | $256.8687 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.32 | 9.178% | $62.5808 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.33 | 13.441% | $259.0198 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.82 | 3.465% | $12.2296 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.39 | 11.548% | $9.3589 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.75 | 4.226% | $221.7408 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.58 | $958.9694 | $958.97 | $958.95 | $959.00 | |