| 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 | $234.96 | 13.423% | $266.4987 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.38 | 12.587% | $182.8188 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.47 | 5.367% | $89.0035 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.45 | 9.215% | $62.744 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.29 | 6.546% | $240.0375 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.86 | 10.814% | $45.2786 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.75 | 7.805% | $251.9942 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.16 | $1,138.3753 | $1,138.37 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.30 | |