| 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 | $234.83 | 8.612% | $255.0536 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.65 | 7.766% | $76.1367 | $76.14 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.79 | 9.500% | $148.6901 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.29 | 5.460% | $244.973 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.84 | 8.179% | $201.0399 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.83 | 10.226% | $139.7996 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.77 | 5.742% | $33.5942 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.00 | $1,099.2871 | $1,099.28 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |