| 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 | $243.63 | 5.430% | $256.8591 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 3.389% | $74.1299 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.78 | 8.751% | $211.8252 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 10.721% | $261.8884 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.42 | 13.585% | $90.2092 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.54 | 12.770% | $79.548 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.74 | 7.175% | $126.1878 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.34 | $1,100.6476 | $1,100.66 | $1,100.70 | $1,100.60 | |