| 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 | $238.76 | 7.197% | $255.9436 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 10.238% | $178.4643 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.36 | 13.865% | $145.0185 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 4.870% | $120.9256 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.70 | 13.655% | $80.3541 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.29 | 8.373% | $63.1706 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.69 | 7.336% | $6.1074 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.00 | $849.9841 | $849.98 | $849.95 | $850.00 | |