| 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 | $235.52 | 8.343% | $255.1694 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.62 | 7.386% | $41.4725 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 7.799% | $69.7352 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.70 | 9.665% | $245.3206 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.87 | 10.445% | $157.7928 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.89 | 12.694% | $43.8267 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.41 | 8.279% | $226.7471 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.70 | $1,040.0643 | $1,040.07 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 | |