| 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 | $228.59 | 11.762% | $255.4768 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.96 | 8.331% | $27.0394 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 7.491% | $75.5769 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.67 | 5.228% | $113.299 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.30 | 7.298% | $220.2828 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.46 | 6.602% | $97.4982 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.97 | 7.102% | $171.3311 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.26 | $960.5042 | $960.51 | $960.60 | $960.50 | |