| 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 | $236.85 | 5.721% | $250.4002 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.76 | 12.619% | $95.4559 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.46 | 8.522% | $120.9586 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.61 | 10.279% | $46.9899 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.51 | 8.666% | $228.7528 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.64 | 13.338% | $109.5298 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.91 | 11.711% | $12.1877 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.74 | $864.2749 | $864.28 | $864.30 | $864.40 | |