| 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 | $239.56 | 6.530% | $255.2033 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.89 | 5.290% | $261.0034 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.98 | 11.438% | $262.9714 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 11.135% | $86.6186 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 10.788% | $7.1791 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.45 | 10.785% | $182.1859 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.82 | 10.677% | $121.5455 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.12 | $1,176.7072 | $1,176.71 | $1,176.70 | $1,176.70 | |