| 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 | $241.57 | 11.125% | $268.4447 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 7.625% | $135.1017 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.47 | 13.373% | $112.7721 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.62 | 5.508% | $156.806 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.78 | 3.593% | $58.8201 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.99 | 6.585% | $86.3232 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.48 | 13.345% | $66.2842 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.44 | $884.5520 | $884.54 | $884.50 | $884.50 | |