| 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 | $246.96 | 6.638% | $263.3532 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.63 | 12.380% | $255.8106 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 9.715% | $263.8536 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.88 | 5.140% | $79.7802 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.41 | 9.573% | $19.0767 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.27 | 6.372% | $18.3704 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.59 | 12.799% | $35.6332 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.23 | $935.8779 | $935.87 | $935.90 | $936.00 | |