| 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 | $240.96 | 7.829% | $259.8248 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 13.281% | $8.564 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.38 | 12.838% | $180.9696 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.44 | 6.589% | $101.7285 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.88 | 8.634% | $137.8348 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.27 | 3.618% | $11.6777 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.71 | 5.650% | $238.4626 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.20 | $939.0620 | $939.05 | $939.05 | $939.10 | |