| 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 | $240.78 | 5.684% | $254.4659 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.74 | 6.271% | $105.9947 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.28 | 8.769% | $93.8459 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.53 | 10.833% | $27.1873 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.45 | 12.614% | $216.7256 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.44 | 4.296% | $7.7596 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.56 | 10.180% | $176.905 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.78 | $882.8840 | $882.90 | $882.90 | $882.90 | |