| 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 | $235.64 | 7.175% | $252.5472 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.90 | 5.276% | $80.9572 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.29 | 12.748% | $256.2649 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.44 | 4.226% | $50.4871 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.86 | 10.448% | $169.9353 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.85 | 11.203% | $121.0445 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.50 | 10.555% | $29.2971 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.48 | $960.5333 | $960.54 | $960.55 | $960.50 | |