| 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 | $244.50 | 8.577% | $265.4708 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 13.634% | $81.7483 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 12.421% | $39.8757 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.44 | 4.654% | $240.1181 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.77 | 9.286% | $102.4775 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.44 | 11.565% | $151.1036 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.92 | 5.555% | $193.0812 | $193.08 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.48 | $1,073.8752 | $1,073.88 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.90 | |