| 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 | $235.58 | 8.345% | $255.2392 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.32 | 11.383% | $81.666 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.48 | 10.273% | $187.9934 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.25 | 3.713% | $39.6702 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.57 | 11.442% | $104.2763 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.68 | 9.761% | $98.4337 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 5.488% | $257.0637 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.57 | $1,024.3425 | $1,024.34 | $1,024.35 | $1,024.40 | |