| 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 | 4.716% | $255.3709 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.80 | 13.445% | $197.1674 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.30 | 7.854% | $222.5028 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.52 | 13.359% | $14.1925 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.84 | 12.482% | $191.0394 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.30 | 12.598% | $9.3456 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.47 | 9.517% | $89.2235 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.10 | $978.8421 | $978.84 | $978.80 | $978.80 | |