| 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 | $228.50 | 11.687% | $255.2048 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 7.259% | $77.988 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 3.223% | $237.2065 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.76 | 12.255% | $56.9806 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.49 | 13.429% | $33.4502 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.56 | 11.201% | $277.5132 | $277.51 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.97 | 10.264% | $216.0844 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.79 | $1,154.4277 | $1,154.42 | $1,154.45 | $1,154.50 | |