| 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 | $238.66 | 7.199% | $255.8411 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.32 | 9.808% | $15.7245 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.55 | 9.590% | $157.3164 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.76 | 10.343% | $32.8381 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.57 | 5.388% | $154.4672 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.87 | 10.756% | $150.4842 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.56 | 8.481% | $88.4771 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.29 | $855.1486 | $855.15 | $855.15 | $855.10 | |