| 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 | $250.54 | 5.792% | $265.0513 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.62 | 6.332% | $102.738 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.85 | 3.273% | $216.7184 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 10.704% | $17.4912 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.58 | 9.683% | $43.4125 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.46 | 12.424% | $224.2409 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.51 | 11.715% | $87.7074 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.36 | $957.3597 | $957.36 | $957.35 | $957.30 | |