| 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 | $243.84 | 4.703% | $255.3078 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.43 | 8.656% | $213.433 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.97 | 11.165% | $217.8501 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.84 | 8.692% | $234.6008 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.48 | 10.342% | $8.2536 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.66 | 11.636% | $155.9108 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.87 | 9.311% | $11.8821 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.09 | $1,097.2382 | $1,097.23 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.30 | |