| 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 | 6.502% | $259.1513 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.37 | 5.433% | $56.2696 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.72 | 9.598% | $253.9605 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.69 | 12.722% | $98.8459 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.57 | 10.167% | $180.2002 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 8.453% | $78.5742 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.26 | 3.555% | $86.2199 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.39 | $1,013.2216 | $1,013.22 | $1,013.15 | $1,013.30 | |