| 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 | $243.87 | 5.309% | $256.8171 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.42 | 3.494% | $69.7757 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.54 | 8.155% | $215.8125 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 7.329% | $263.2888 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.52 | 6.583% | $9.0809 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 13.621% | $63.1846 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.73 | 8.674% | $82.2988 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.00 | $960.2584 | $960.26 | $960.30 | $960.30 | |