| 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 | $240.48 | 6.314% | $255.6639 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.38 | 5.258% | $48.8187 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 8.863% | $39.0818 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.54 | 12.143% | $226.013 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.78 | 13.640% | $82.7072 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 4.204% | $75.6313 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.65 | 8.665% | $165.8771 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.31 | $893.7930 | $893.79 | $893.80 | $893.80 | |