| 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 | $242.61 | 5.196% | $255.216 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.28 | 8.434% | $265.9669 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.80 | 8.538% | $270.0425 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.52 | 7.318% | $40.2657 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.29 | 4.751% | $21.254 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.68 | 7.739% | $55.6795 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.93 | 4.774% | $77.4594 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.11 | $985.8840 | $985.89 | $985.85 | $986.00 | |