| 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 | $234.72 | 9.846% | $257.8305 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.60 | 7.657% | $203.0411 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 8.852% | $259.5141 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.26 | 3.559% | $133.8604 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.54 | 11.394% | $80.8052 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.75 | 9.121% | $258.344 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.43 | 12.125% | $118.2134 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.71 | $1,311.6087 | $1,311.60 | $1,311.60 | $1,311.50 | |