| 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 | $240.45 | 5.708% | $254.1749 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.60 | 9.579% | $94.8954 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.91 | 13.549% | $149.7825 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 4.706% | $9.9785 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.96 | 6.127% | $144.2903 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.81 | 7.740% | $117.2319 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.29 | 9.427% | $210.4172 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.55 | $980.7707 | $980.77 | $980.80 | $980.80 | |