| 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 | $242.48 | 5.653% | $256.1874 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.77 | 13.500% | $80.324 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.69 | 11.578% | $140.2424 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 9.713% | $109.9873 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.58 | 12.463% | $120.9877 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.34 | 7.546% | $207.9294 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.87 | 11.381% | $6.5381 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.98 | $922.1963 | $922.20 | $922.25 | $922.10 | |