| 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 | $235.78 | 8.257% | $255.2484 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.36 | 11.705% | $193.6518 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.40 | 7.639% | $97.3057 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.26 | 5.141% | $5.5304 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.79 | 7.839% | $104.3774 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.57 | 6.211% | $260.8224 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.52 | 13.477% | $192.3662 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.68 | $1,109.3023 | $1,109.31 | $1,109.30 | $1,109.30 | |