| 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 | $225.51 | 13.295% | $255.4916 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 8.384% | $42.6166 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.98 | 10.204% | $104.6718 | $104.67 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.49 | 11.508% | $135.4711 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.52 | 10.128% | $236.2466 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.70 | 11.422% | $187.9689 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.25 | 5.285% | $15.0031 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.77 | $977.4697 | $977.47 | $977.40 | $977.50 | |