| 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 | $242.70 | 6.866% | $259.3638 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.67 | 4.723% | $126.3692 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.79 | 12.382% | $111.0222 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 4.619% | $137.7414 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.49 | 5.372% | $257.624 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.59 | 7.671% | $234.2813 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.95 | 13.627% | $232.8785 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.85 | $1,359.2804 | $1,359.27 | $1,359.25 | $1,359.30 | |