| 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 | $243.41 | 5.233% | $256.1476 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 6.631% | $79.7493 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.65 | 9.773% | $75.3592 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.72 | 11.334% | $192.2961 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.55 | 12.155% | $270.9104 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.45 | 5.806% | $86.179 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.85 | 8.862% | $78.2173 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.42 | $1,038.8589 | $1,038.87 | $1,038.85 | $1,038.80 | |