| 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 | $236.55 | 7.864% | $255.1523 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.68 | 3.142% | $100.7491 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.84 | 3.468% | $143.655 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.25 | 12.683% | $279.7355 | $279.74 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.88 | 8.534% | $108.4038 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 4.816% | $82.6789 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 11.178% | $88.2976 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.50 | $1,058.6722 | $1,058.68 | $1,058.70 | $1,058.70 | |