| 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 | $250.68 | 5.755% | $265.1066 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 11.218% | $39.8383 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.87 | 5.525% | $209.8576 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.34 | 8.463% | $39.4155 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.59 | 12.242% | $235.248 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.31 | 4.718% | $35.9287 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.45 | 3.685% | $100.0042 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.06 | $925.3989 | $925.41 | $925.40 | $925.30 | |