| 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 | $233.50 | 10.481% | $257.9731 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.53 | 9.820% | $153.2318 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.78 | 4.383% | $10.2087 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.32 | 8.147% | $42.5234 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.39 | 10.160% | $153.552 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.92 | 12.124% | $58.2148 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.30 | 6.586% | $266.7848 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.74 | $942.4886 | $942.47 | $942.45 | $942.50 | |