| 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 | $232.87 | 8.527% | $252.7268 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.54 | 13.857% | $144.0746 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.96 | 7.135% | $251.7244 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.98 | 3.741% | $16.5778 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.46 | 4.394% | $79.8197 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.47 | 11.649% | $240.5701 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.44 | 11.811% | $110.0667 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.72 | $1,095.5601 | $1,095.56 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.60 | |