| 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 | $238.32 | 8.811% | $259.3184 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.77 | 9.429% | $9.5969 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.38 | 4.425% | $231.1761 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.80 | 10.141% | $260.8139 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.57 | 12.553% | $225.7476 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.51 | 12.764% | $199.0397 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 6.541% | $87.8963 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.85 | $1,273.5889 | $1,273.60 | $1,273.60 | $1,273.50 | |