| 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 | $234.40 | 4.704% | $245.4262 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.48 | 8.419% | $120.8655 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.54 | 10.480% | $217.1374 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.95 | 9.422% | $9.7933 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.83 | 12.472% | $238.2494 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.59 | 5.221% | $31.1349 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.64 | 11.168% | $96.316 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.43 | $958.9227 | $958.93 | $958.95 | $958.80 | |