| 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 | $238.35 | 7.334% | $255.8306 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.92 | 4.577% | $144.2326 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.38 | 8.557% | $174.1037 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 5.108% | $88.6796 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 12.241% | $276.1016 | $276.10 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 4.568% | $160.6687 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.63 | 5.463% | $15.4292 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.29 | $1,115.0460 | $1,115.04 | $1,115.10 | $1,115.00 | |