| 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 | $242.35 | 5.857% | $256.5444 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.33 | 8.456% | $151.1117 | $151.11 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.41 | 5.142% | $120.293 | $120.29 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.92 | 4.863% | $107.925 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.78 | 5.721% | $50.5135 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.71 | 12.369% | $163.7329 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.78 | 9.160% | $28.1414 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.28 | $878.2619 | $878.25 | $878.30 | $878.10 | |