| 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 | $235.95 | 8.236% | $255.3828 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.69 | 12.734% | $49.2535 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.50 | 8.678% | $89.6594 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.71 | 13.341% | $12.1388 | $12.14 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.42 | 8.457% | $81.7983 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.27 | 9.138% | $151.9965 | $152.00 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.97 | 7.719% | $215.4057 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.51 | $855.6350 | $855.64 | $855.65 | $855.70 | |