| 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 | $237.34 | 7.649% | $255.4941 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.55 | 6.289% | $27.1568 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.82 | 9.533% | $158.6257 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.45 | 13.386% | $155.8491 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.97 | 9.165% | $246.6802 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.87 | 4.795% | $25.0146 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 5.255% | $240.5603 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.55 | $1,109.3808 | $1,109.38 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.40 | |