| 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 | $236.36 | 9.688% | $259.2586 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.64 | 3.302% | $9.9583 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.76 | 11.210% | $54.226 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.57 | 9.280% | $204.9765 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.79 | 13.188% | $62.0157 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.32 | 10.264% | $33.432 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.28 | 3.244% | $251.172 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.72 | $875.0391 | $875.05 | $875.05 | $875.10 | |