| 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 | $240.29 | 7.844% | $259.1383 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.84 | 12.389% | $265.0582 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.92 | 6.529% | $256.6497 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.80 | 3.279% | $101.0069 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.94 | 7.761% | $9.6338 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.79 | 12.847% | $83.2698 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.45 | 13.550% | $178.7845 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.03 | $1,153.5412 | $1,153.54 | $1,153.55 | $1,153.50 | |