| 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 | $225.40 | 13.382% | $255.563 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.91 | 3.165% | $42.2048 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.41 | 7.350% | $38.0126 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.99 | 13.741% | $50.0347 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.66 | 8.303% | $46.2021 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.57 | 12.667% | $253.0163 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.44 | 11.777% | $249.7545 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.38 | $934.7880 | $934.77 | $934.75 | $934.80 | |