| 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 | $236.79 | 5.656% | $250.1828 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.82 | 11.158% | $247.6823 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.70 | 9.785% | $257.6654 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.85 | 10.811% | $59.6717 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.34 | 3.608% | $81.1665 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.48 | 5.228% | $29.9689 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.69 | 6.313% | $31.5643 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.67 | $957.9019 | $957.90 | $957.85 | $958.10 | |