| 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 | $234.25 | 8.865% | $255.0163 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.26 | 4.658% | $139.4673 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.43 | 9.163% | $93.258 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.71 | 8.107% | $45.0914 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.26 | 7.576% | $170.2498 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.63 | 4.389% | $113.3978 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 13.470% | $275.1534 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.03 | $1,091.6340 | $1,091.64 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.70 | |