| 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 | $233.75 | 11.125% | $259.7547 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.67 | 11.581% | $148.0345 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.48 | 4.633% | $249.5288 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 10.146% | $18.6367 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.59 | 11.604% | $183.689 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 13.521% | $63.0042 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.71 | 7.858% | $13.7088 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.62 | $936.3567 | $936.35 | $936.40 | $936.30 | |