| 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 | $240.59 | 4.522% | $251.4695 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 7.406% | $80.9197 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.73 | 8.377% | $13.7964 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.92 | 3.228% | $222.8899 | $222.89 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.55 | 5.549% | $190.5687 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 9.238% | $192.9362 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.87 | 13.290% | $34.9726 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.62 | $987.5530 | $987.56 | $987.50 | $987.60 | |