| 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 | $240.92 | 7.691% | $259.4492 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.99 | 5.770% | $193.5485 | $193.55 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.84 | 9.135% | $160.2538 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.66 | 12.329% | $63.6456 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.52 | 12.789% | $174.2816 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.86 | 9.109% | $54.4017 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.50 | 10.818% | $63.7204 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.29 | $969.3008 | $969.30 | $969.30 | $969.20 | |