| 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 | $240.68 | 5.706% | $254.4132 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.61 | 12.189% | $85.948 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 8.263% | $224.3859 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.89 | 6.349% | $112.613 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.49 | 13.759% | $114.3164 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.44 | 7.634% | $67.2067 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.68 | 8.820% | $113.9128 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.05 | $972.7960 | $972.80 | $972.75 | $972.70 | |