| 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 | $239.36 | 9.520% | $262.1471 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 13.832% | $44.8043 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.36 | 9.492% | $95.6522 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.50 | 5.726% | $197.179 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.65 | 10.554% | $252.7817 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.75 | 9.868% | $75.5343 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.44 | 10.687% | $42.5481 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.42 | $970.6467 | $970.64 | $970.70 | $970.60 | |