| 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 | $220.52 | 6.590% | $235.0523 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.87 | 13.657% | $271.4925 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.32 | 6.594% | $96.2757 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.49 | 3.346% | $100.752 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.51 | 12.816% | $132.5701 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.52 | 3.827% | $254.9161 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.66 | 12.344% | $213.0716 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.89 | $1,304.1303 | $1,304.13 | $1,304.10 | $1,304.30 | |