| 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 | $236.85 | 9.700% | $259.8245 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.56 | 13.298% | $240.8262 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.80 | 11.112% | $222.0018 | $222.00 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.73 | 10.269% | $8.5238 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.71 | 13.575% | $142.7751 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.31 | 10.702% | $260.4929 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.55 | 4.168% | $142.2414 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.51 | $1,276.6857 | $1,276.68 | $1,276.70 | $1,276.60 | |