| 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 | $233.33 | 11.624% | $260.4523 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.78 | 13.720% | $136.2138 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.96 | 5.297% | $25.2292 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.42 | 9.304% | $110.8561 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.61 | 12.578% | $199.9498 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.38 | 12.125% | $29.5786 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.39 | 10.172% | $18.0572 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.87 | $780.3370 | $780.34 | $780.35 | $780.40 | |