| 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 | $236.80 | 5.831% | $250.6078 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 10.581% | $82.3607 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.91 | 12.433% | $75.2289 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 10.135% | $222.3185 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.97 | 12.610% | $208.2947 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.89 | 10.460% | $77.2005 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.68 | 5.713% | $45.1183 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.59 | $961.1294 | $961.13 | $961.10 | $961.10 | |