| 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 | $230.36 | 10.872% | $255.4047 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.36 | 6.534% | $257.1305 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.48 | 10.503% | $143.0793 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.32 | 7.328% | $23.9556 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.99 | 7.682% | $124.9004 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.76 | 3.642% | $97.1747 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.98 | 9.380% | $79.8255 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.25 | $981.4707 | $981.47 | $981.50 | $981.50 | |