| 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 | $228.55 | 5.585% | $241.3145 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.36 | 8.750% | $130.8915 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.32 | 11.864% | $245.3401 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.75 | 6.302% | $102.8472 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.50 | 12.478% | $14.0598 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.43 | 5.599% | $99.7171 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.78 | 9.796% | $26.1095 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.69 | $860.2797 | $860.28 | $860.25 | $860.20 | |