| 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 | $238.40 | 8.841% | $259.4769 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.93 | 5.572% | $60.1021 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.42 | 7.404% | $131.484 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 5.756% | $246.0625 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.86 | 8.780% | $7.4623 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.89 | 6.794% | $153.6659 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.97 | 4.359% | $78.2379 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.14 | $936.4916 | $936.49 | $936.50 | $936.60 | |