| 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 | $246.61 | 3.754% | $255.8677 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 5.726% | $83.0372 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.52 | 11.344% | $116.3767 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.61 | 4.245% | $32.9518 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.74 | 13.699% | $250.9792 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.38 | 9.516% | $29.9855 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.97 | 11.126% | $175.5457 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.37 | $944.7438 | $944.76 | $944.80 | $944.80 | |