| 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 | $231.66 | 4.275% | $241.5635 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.55 | 12.743% | $108.8534 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.45 | 12.738% | $39.9656 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.69 | 12.521% | $129.0503 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.67 | 6.682% | $63.6571 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.96 | 10.170% | $110.1259 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.87 | 4.684% | $259.4802 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.85 | $952.6960 | $952.70 | $952.70 | $952.90 | |