| 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 | $241.95 | 5.569% | $255.4242 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.97 | 12.622% | $108.0833 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.75 | 9.800% | $224.8155 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.59 | 8.328% | $207.5456 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.74 | 12.273% | $161.3812 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.86 | 4.843% | $90.0182 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 12.285% | $229.5891 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.33 | $1,276.8571 | $1,276.86 | $1,276.85 | $1,276.80 | |