| 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 | $238.42 | 11.338% | $265.4521 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.96 | 5.467% | $170.8144 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.35 | 9.240% | $65.9263 | $65.93 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 12.582% | $149.5539 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.95 | 7.166% | $77.1059 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.84 | 13.682% | $50.975 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.60 | 3.286% | $185.5017 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.96 | $965.3293 | $965.33 | $965.35 | $965.40 | |