| 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 | $239.45 | 6.805% | $255.7446 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.89 | 4.612% | $210.155 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.42 | 4.483% | $131.0426 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.28 | 12.252% | $115.9339 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.46 | 7.694% | $40.3422 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.75 | 4.768% | $91.9339 | $91.93 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.45 | 11.194% | $26.075 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.70 | $871.2272 | $871.22 | $871.30 | $871.10 | |