| 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 | $235.97 | 8.398% | $255.7868 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.26 | 5.373% | $138.3126 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.89 | 3.600% | $41.326 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.28 | 9.535% | $270.8581 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.60 | 11.453% | $108.7781 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.99 | 8.464% | $52.0519 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.73 | 6.352% | $199.6546 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.72 | $1,066.7681 | $1,066.77 | $1,066.80 | $1,066.90 | |