| 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 | $234.50 | 10.638% | $259.4461 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.28 | 8.761% | $92.7514 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.61 | 7.827% | $53.493 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.82 | 7.680% | $145.1742 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.58 | 3.162% | $181.1318 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.83 | 11.663% | $120.4062 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.84 | 8.700% | $79.1771 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.46 | $931.5798 | $931.58 | $931.60 | $931.60 | |