| 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 | $80.31 | 7.206% | $86.0971 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 5.781% | $264.9814 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 13.688% | $270.4751 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.47 | 12.526% | $65.794 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.30 | 5.651% | $207.3929 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.65 | 10.604% | $72.6115 | $72.61 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.26 | 12.582% | $267.1121 | $267.11 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.40 | $1,234.4641 | $1,234.46 | $1,234.50 | $1,234.50 | |