| 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 | 8.836% | $261.1629 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.79 | 7.250% | $236.7973 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.61 | 9.325% | $30.1846 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 4.588% | $7.9591 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.37 | 12.384% | $222.9361 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.85 | 7.136% | $56.6214 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.75 | 12.292% | $43.5132 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.94 | $859.1746 | $859.17 | $859.15 | $859.20 | |