| 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 | $240.91 | 6.798% | $257.2871 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.55 | 9.366% | $204.0223 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.43 | 5.624% | $12.0728 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.75 | 10.701% | $40.6826 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.89 | 11.639% | $238.7847 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.58 | 7.557% | $73.7626 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.46 | 11.119% | $152.7442 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.57 | $979.3563 | $979.34 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |