| 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 | $226.75 | 12.670% | $255.4792 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.55 | 10.492% | $167.4506 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.75 | 9.347% | $126.5692 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.66 | 3.296% | $60.5934 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.48 | 6.396% | $57.9645 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.78 | 5.195% | $116.535 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.91 | 5.477% | $58.9722 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.88 | $843.5641 | $843.56 | $843.55 | $843.70 | |