| 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 | $229.88 | 11.254% | $255.7507 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.71 | 8.582% | $110.4388 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.99 | 10.839% | $129.6705 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.63 | 10.519% | $145.4762 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.54 | 13.350% | $117.3626 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 7.441% | $260.3725 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.96 | 12.157% | $59.3983 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.05 | $1,078.4696 | $1,078.47 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.60 | |