| 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 | $238.39 | 11.745% | $266.3889 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.45 | 13.792% | $30.098 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.84 | 10.656% | $191.2578 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.96 | 3.859% | $50.8494 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.34 | 3.129% | $202.4835 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.71 | 11.648% | $39.8695 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.67 | 5.198% | $163.7617 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.36 | $944.7088 | $944.71 | $944.70 | $944.80 | |