| 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 | $240.65 | 4.741% | $252.0592 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.65 | 5.715% | $92.6592 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.40 | 5.550% | $54.2527 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 5.355% | $174.1729 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.83 | 11.383% | $90.0309 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 7.439% | $210.9565 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.65 | 7.257% | $151.9295 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.85 | $1,026.0609 | $1,026.06 | $1,026.05 | $1,026.20 | |