| 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 | $246.97 | 3.355% | $255.2558 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.79 | 9.767% | $102.9505 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.91 | 11.529% | $86.8922 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 4.419% | $214.0381 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 10.525% | $73.9633 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.92 | 3.350% | $56.7598 | $56.76 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.97 | 11.844% | $159.9034 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.46 | $949.7631 | $949.76 | $949.75 | $949.90 | |