| 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 | $238.54 | 11.325% | $265.5547 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.30 | 3.842% | $256.8013 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 12.104% | $59.1797 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.63 | 8.208% | $84.0019 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.58 | 3.850% | $139.7613 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.34 | 7.240% | $42.1882 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.50 | 8.758% | $233.2859 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.68 | $1,080.7730 | $1,080.77 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.90 | |