| 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 | $238.35 | 7.107% | $255.2895 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.25 | 12.562% | $136.4814 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.38 | 6.519% | $31.2953 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.79 | 11.414% | $79.9841 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.63 | 8.521% | $212.2996 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.90 | 9.316% | $60.0145 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.61 | 13.833% | $256.8186 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.91 | $1,032.1830 | $1,032.18 | $1,032.20 | $1,032.20 | |