| 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 | $225.36 | 13.398% | $255.5537 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.93 | 5.112% | $84.016 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 6.333% | $9.2722 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.85 | 9.430% | $177.1125 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.49 | 9.253% | $25.6635 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.58 | 12.519% | $70.4144 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.32 | 4.106% | $145.0405 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.25 | $767.0728 | $767.06 | $767.00 | $767.10 | |