| 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 | $228.62 | 11.600% | $255.1399 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.91 | 11.277% | $15.4786 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.33 | 8.633% | $84.0059 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.46 | 4.871% | $141.0095 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.74 | 12.639% | $98.8295 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.29 | 12.446% | $224.0936 | $224.09 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.98 | 3.652% | $164.7859 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.33 | $983.3429 | $983.35 | $983.40 | $983.30 | |