| 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 | $230.95 | 6.261% | $245.4098 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.67 | 8.848% | $131.3469 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.39 | 12.310% | $79.055 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.95 | 7.835% | $35.5316 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 9.801% | $40.5385 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.62 | 6.457% | $177.3787 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.90 | 3.763% | $259.3037 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.40 | $968.5642 | $968.57 | $968.60 | $968.50 | |