| 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 | $234.88 | 9.346% | $256.8319 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.38 | 4.869% | $160.8481 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.51 | 11.155% | $77.2638 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.70 | 7.122% | $122.8689 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.27 | 10.158% | $260.2703 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.26 | 11.448% | $84.9902 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.44 | 9.456% | $228.1501 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.44 | $1,191.2233 | $1,191.22 | $1,191.20 | $1,191.30 | |