| 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 | 7.137% | $259.2501 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.27 | 12.495% | $92.5496 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.92 | 8.870% | $199.145 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 10.301% | $9.6293 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.75 | 3.643% | $191.4804 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.85 | 6.592% | $79.7841 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.54 | 5.735% | $146.4853 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.04 | $978.3238 | $978.33 | $978.40 | $978.30 | |