| 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 | $235.84 | 8.315% | $255.4501 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.61 | 3.648% | $87.6966 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.48 | 3.574% | $28.4621 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.81 | 11.605% | $178.356 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.51 | 13.403% | $145.7342 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.91 | 8.498% | $86.7008 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.85 | 6.318% | $239.056 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.01 | $1,021.4558 | $1,021.46 | $1,021.45 | $1,021.60 | |