| 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 | $241.85 | 5.759% | $255.7781 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.64 | 12.305% | $43.3947 | $43.39 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.45 | 7.805% | $16.6559 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 12.740% | $30.9697 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.54 | 5.212% | $235.1909 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.54 | 11.604% | $70.9132 | $70.91 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.68 | 13.384% | $210.5314 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.17 | $863.4339 | $863.43 | $863.45 | $863.50 | |