| 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 | $241.90 | 5.602% | $255.4512 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.84 | 12.692% | $80.9579 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.73 | 6.268% | $50.7217 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.81 | 9.672% | $253.1339 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.80 | 12.174% | $138.8714 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.62 | 8.203% | $226.8151 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.48 | 10.494% | $35.8885 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.18 | $1,041.8397 | $1,041.84 | $1,041.80 | $1,041.90 | |