| 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 | $225.44 | 6.807% | $240.7857 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.66 | 5.159% | $201.5477 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.83 | 4.113% | $157.0336 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.99 | 9.292% | $115.8386 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.78 | 6.859% | $82.0463 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.49 | 9.720% | $38.9396 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.66 | 4.475% | $121.8805 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.85 | $958.0720 | $958.08 | $958.15 | $957.90 | |