| 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 | $240.42 | 7.697% | $258.9251 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 13.678% | $193.5595 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.43 | 7.420% | $7.9813 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.76 | 12.547% | $14.361 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.87 | 11.372% | $102.3175 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.48 | 5.380% | $241.826 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.88 | 11.206% | $192.2529 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.11 | $1,011.2233 | $1,011.23 | $1,011.25 | $1,011.30 | |