| 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 | $241.95 | 9.862% | $265.8111 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.64 | 4.138% | $172.4942 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.76 | 10.458% | $56.0685 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.65 | 7.290% | $47.905 | $47.91 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.87 | 5.113% | $154.3795 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.94 | 12.729% | $265.9728 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.78 | 7.761% | $216.3625 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.59 | $1,178.9936 | $1,178.99 | $1,178.95 | $1,179.10 | |