| 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 | $239.43 | 7.272% | $256.8413 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.72 | 7.327% | $90.9274 | $90.93 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.62 | 5.539% | $38.6484 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.37 | 9.720% | $155.1112 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.62 | 11.388% | $215.6694 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.28 | 12.318% | $259.7691 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.65 | 12.806% | $180.0948 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.69 | $1,197.0616 | $1,197.06 | $1,197.05 | $1,197.00 | |