| 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 | $236.35 | 8.844% | $257.2528 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.29 | 12.238% | $97.9726 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.62 | 5.708% | $21.797 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.61 | 3.825% | $259.1576 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.51 | 6.498% | $19.7128 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.44 | 4.519% | $205.3171 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 9.658% | $270.4166 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.42 | $1,131.6265 | $1,131.63 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.70 | |