| 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 | $237.56 | 7.573% | $255.5504 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.27 | 7.183% | $268.2469 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.56 | 10.428% | $40.3725 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.46 | 13.316% | $35.6492 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.32 | 6.146% | $157.4357 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.38 | 7.272% | $143.0794 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.42 | 11.170% | $87.1795 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.97 | $987.5136 | $987.52 | $987.55 | $987.50 | |