| 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 | $240.43 | 7.872% | $259.3566 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.82 | 5.546% | $55.7494 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.49 | 11.836% | $181.7223 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.72 | 13.194% | $255.5015 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.65 | 8.485% | $21.3173 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.43 | 13.132% | $192.8109 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.81 | 10.678% | $6.4304 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.35 | $972.8884 | $972.89 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |