| 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 | $243.33 | 5.309% | $256.2484 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.36 | 10.566% | $93.2735 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.56 | 7.477% | $233.827 | $233.83 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.34 | 11.778% | $24.9712 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.99 | 13.660% | $45.4526 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.66 | 8.779% | $96.4435 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.80 | 10.174% | $93.4276 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.04 | $843.6438 | $843.64 | $843.65 | $843.60 | |