| 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 | $231.76 | 10.402% | $255.8677 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.59 | 3.324% | $28.5071 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.77 | 6.591% | $250.2437 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 5.427% | $240.7426 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.86 | 4.399% | $68.7572 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.50 | 8.744% | $128.8616 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.59 | 10.479% | $259.1727 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.42 | $1,232.1526 | $1,232.15 | $1,232.10 | $1,232.20 | |