| 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 | $239.40 | 7.522% | $257.4077 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.34 | 6.395% | $198.2564 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.27 | 12.340% | $10.4139 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.87 | 4.563% | $105.4727 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.59 | 8.407% | $159.9979 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.96 | 8.359% | $99.6469 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.47 | 12.353% | $167.934 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.90 | $999.1295 | $999.13 | $999.10 | $999.10 | |