| 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 | $243.55 | 5.366% | $256.6189 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.39 | 8.332% | $38.3387 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.87 | 3.433% | $57.788 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.81 | 13.434% | $160.8608 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.38 | 13.787% | $127.8738 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.71 | 12.501% | $107.6747 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.73 | 3.449% | $224.205 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.44 | $973.3599 | $973.36 | $973.30 | $973.40 | |