| 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 | $247.92 | 3.173% | $255.7865 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.97 | 13.498% | $60.1199 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.25 | 4.691% | $5.4963 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.43 | 6.817% | $34.6408 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.77 | 7.640% | $261.3176 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.55 | 9.225% | $74.8737 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.82 | 8.584% | $216.9725 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.71 | $909.2073 | $909.21 | $909.15 | $909.20 | |