| 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 | $244.45 | 5.107% | $256.9341 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.92 | 11.363% | $78.9786 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.45 | 10.103% | $253.7324 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.67 | 13.288% | $48.34 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.59 | 13.471% | $107.3322 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.89 | 9.460% | $79.7854 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.42 | 12.515% | $141.1163 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.39 | $966.2190 | $966.22 | $966.30 | $966.10 | |