| 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 | $234.56 | 9.752% | $257.4343 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 13.673% | $20.0292 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.28 | 6.805% | $41.953 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.94 | 9.850% | $263.5741 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.88 | 4.860% | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.77 | 13.176% | $75.5676 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.88 | 8.253% | $235.8616 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.93 | $949.8698 | $949.86 | $949.85 | $950.00 | |