| 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 | $235.73 | 8.330% | $255.3663 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 12.633% | $156.0755 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.76 | 7.758% | $187.2403 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.36 | 12.810% | $188.7988 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.35 | 10.611% | $247.0497 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.33 | 12.247% | $229.3543 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.97 | 3.359% | $251.1314 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.07 | $1,515.0163 | $1,515.02 | $1,515.05 | $1,515.00 | |