| 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 | $240.48 | 6.609% | $256.3733 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 8.719% | $60.5674 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.98 | 12.428% | $10.096 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.54 | 5.585% | $206.4609 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.72 | 9.174% | $199.4827 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.87 | 10.125% | $140.8168 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.28 | 7.727% | $90.7923 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.58 | $964.5894 | $964.59 | $964.55 | $964.70 | |