| 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 | $235.76 | 8.265% | $255.2456 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.79 | 3.569% | $213.1346 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.93 | 13.292% | $207.2451 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.74 | 9.470% | $189.0985 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.90 | 12.645% | $66.3479 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.32 | 6.860% | $143.5344 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.66 | 11.758% | $99.0846 | $99.08 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.10 | $1,173.6907 | $1,173.69 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.50 | |