| 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 | $240.78 | 5.737% | $254.5935 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.95 | 8.429% | $222.2252 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.28 | 11.357% | $80.4888 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.68 | 10.792% | $49.5019 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 11.204% | $16.436 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.52 | 6.558% | $57.0298 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.95 | 6.492% | $204.4114 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.94 | $884.6866 | $884.69 | $884.75 | $884.60 | |