| 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 | $233.72 | 9.744% | $256.4937 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.83 | 9.216% | $98.1087 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 9.652% | $87.6668 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.55 | 7.718% | $70.6091 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.78 | 13.776% | $135.1431 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.69 | 7.590% | $210.5429 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.83 | 6.513% | $147.872 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.35 | $1,006.4363 | $1,006.43 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.40 | |