| 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 | $229.55 | 11.364% | $255.6361 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.37 | 3.836% | $133.2943 | $133.29 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.84 | 4.541% | $219.3688 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.78 | 5.497% | $162.2333 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.98 | 6.717% | $8.516 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.69 | 7.129% | $143.2208 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.91 | 9.605% | $18.5342 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.12 | $940.8035 | $940.80 | $940.80 | $940.70 | |