| 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 | $240.80 | 6.188% | $255.7007 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.35 | 13.529% | $193.3967 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.88 | 11.775% | $110.5231 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.53 | 8.681% | $227.7193 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.87 | 9.375% | $73.1391 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.85 | 9.678% | $61.2552 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.61 | 9.122% | $80.3247 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.89 | $1,002.0588 | $1,002.06 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | |