| 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 | $236.40 | 8.565% | $256.6477 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.99 | 12.464% | $264.2792 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.29 | 11.363% | $44.8682 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.83 | 12.714% | $61.8011 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.95 | 9.392% | $79.8015 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.37 | 10.720% | $162.0609 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.45 | 11.833% | $248.7725 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.28 | $1,118.2311 | $1,118.23 | $1,118.20 | $1,118.30 | |