| 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 | $239.33 | 5.745% | $253.0795 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 6.518% | $76.3734 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.32 | 5.248% | $68.748 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.30 | 12.225% | $228.1534 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.58 | 11.543% | $56.4184 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.29 | 11.858% | $250.8863 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.39 | 12.801% | $25.2561 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.91 | $958.9151 | $958.92 | $958.90 | $959.00 | |