| 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 | $241.98 | 5.674% | $255.7099 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.62 | 7.739% | $248.4677 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.74 | 7.598% | $248.2716 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.50 | 3.780% | $53.4467 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.79 | 13.346% | $45.1004 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.83 | 12.771% | $9.9577 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.94 | 3.687% | $125.3991 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.40 | $986.3531 | $986.36 | $986.30 | $986.40 | |