| 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 | $240.26 | 6.157% | $255.0528 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 8.486% | $9.2322 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.69 | 12.808% | $76.3597 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.36 | 13.657% | $157.2558 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.43 | 6.525% | $198.5946 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.97 | 5.326% | $207.4606 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.66 | 4.535% | $194.0797 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.88 | $1,098.0354 | $1,098.03 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.20 | |