| 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 | $238.70 | 8.698% | $259.4621 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.82 | 4.172% | $56.0654 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.45 | 5.855% | $111.6241 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.56 | 10.279% | $128.5412 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 8.707% | $252.1785 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.81 | 7.460% | $79.3162 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.65 | 13.264% | $245.3865 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.97 | $1,132.5740 | $1,132.58 | $1,132.55 | $1,132.60 | |