| 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 | $240.65 | 8.228% | $260.4507 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.99 | 4.643% | $80.5646 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.96 | 11.353% | $19.999 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.62 | 5.777% | $154.0325 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.87 | 11.478% | $255.1397 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 3.460% | $136.3706 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.82 | 8.459% | $256.8526 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.72 | $1,163.4097 | $1,163.40 | $1,163.40 | $1,163.50 | |