| 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 | $230.50 | 12.704% | $259.7827 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.57 | 5.707% | $152.8206 | $152.82 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.55 | 7.366% | $26.3584 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 11.641% | $202.6284 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.66 | 5.761% | $195.2983 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.44 | 7.379% | $18.7269 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.79 | 7.166% | $103.726 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.01 | $959.3413 | $959.35 | $959.40 | $959.30 | |