| 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 | $234.90 | 8.595% | $255.0897 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.65 | 3.740% | $23.4971 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.95 | 6.642% | $237.7583 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.51 | 11.739% | $106.7219 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.60 | 11.201% | $175.2528 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 4.351% | $36.1368 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.44 | 3.809% | $148.9036 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.68 | $983.3602 | $983.36 | $983.35 | $983.40 | |