| 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 | $238.38 | 7.501% | $256.2609 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.84 | 9.312% | $272.012 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 11.226% | $86.7229 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.55 | 11.212% | $250.8387 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 10.623% | $19.1599 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.74 | 4.821% | $165.3446 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 3.264% | $258.7589 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.38 | $1,309.0979 | $1,309.09 | $1,309.05 | $1,309.10 | |