| 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 | $243.50 | 4.744% | $255.0516 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.65 | 9.538% | $87.247 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.80 | 11.464% | $23.1845 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 6.671% | $8.2137 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.30 | 9.145% | $231.7148 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 5.278% | $83.8645 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.40 | 7.759% | $205.1731 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.01 | $894.4492 | $894.43 | $894.40 | $894.50 | |